What Arizona voters need to know about the 2024 election
Arizona voters will play a key role in deciding the next president of the U.S. Here’s everything to know about the upcoming November election.
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It goes without saying: You must be a U.S. citizen to vote in U.S. elections. Even so, the idea of proving your citizenship has been hotly contested.
Proponents say it’s crucial to prevent non-citizens from voting in U.S. elections. Opponents say that this creates roadblocks that disenfranchise voters.
In Arizona, the Legislature sought to reinstate a state law requiring residents to provide proof of citizenship to register to vote. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the state Republicans’ request on Aug. 22. The request is also backed by the Republican National Committee.
However, the court turned down a request to reinstate the portion of the same law that would bar federal-only voters from participating in federal elections.
A U.S. Supreme Court order requires everyone who registers to vote using a state form to provide documents proving they are U.S. citizens. Previously, people who registered without that proof could attest under penalty of perjury that they are citizens, and they would be allowed to vote only in federal races, such as for president and Congress.
There’s still a way to register to vote, even if you don’t have your birth certificate handy. This episode explores the debate over proving citizenship and outlines what is now allowed under the law.
In this episode of The Gaggle’s monthly series, Election Dissection, hosts Mary Jo Pitzl and Sasha Hupka explain the law and explore what this means for Arizona voters.
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