Arizona Republicans enact a controversial new proof-of-citizenship voting law
Critics warn that the measure will jeopardize the voter registrations of thousands of the state's residents.
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Critics warn that the measure will jeopardize the voter registrations of thousands of the state's residents.
Another Republican attempt to force federal-only voters to provide documentation of citizenship may also force an unknown number of Arizonans to re-register to vote.House Bill 2492, sponsored by Rep. Jake Hoffman (R-Queen Creek) attempts to make election officials apply citizenship standards to voters registering with a federal voter registration form. Officials who fail to
The first election bill of the 2022 legislative session made its way to Gov. Doug Ducey’s desk, setting up a test for the governor, who has largely avoided talking about what election-related measures he supports.
Every voter who casts a ballot would have their name and address published online by election officials under a proposal being backed by Republican legislators.
Senate Republicans on Monday advanced bills on voter registration that critics say will discourage some younger people — particularly college students — from registering to...