RNC and AZGOP Challenge Arizona Voting Law

On Monday, the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Arizona Republican Party (AZGOP) announced that they have filed a lawsuit against a new Arizona law permitting individuals who have never lived in the state to vote.

The lawsuit, submitted to Arizona State Secretary Adrian Fonz, targets legislation that allows “U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States and are registered to vote through their parents.” There are concerns about the implications of this law.

RNC Chairman Michael Wahley expressed that, “The Arizona election should be decided by Arizonans, not by individuals who have never spent a day in this country.” He accused Democrats of trying to skew elections by allowing votes from those without established legal residency and emphasized the RNC’s role in defending Arizona voters against what he considers unconstitutional changes.

Similarly, AZGOP Chairman Gina Suboda stated, “This lawsuit defends the integrity of our election and the constitutional rights of all lawful voters.” She highlighted the importance of ensuring that elections reflect the will of the residents of Arizona.

Notably, Maricopa County, the largest in Arizona, has a history of lengthy vote counting processes, sometimes taking days or weeks to finalize outcomes. The governor and former Secretary of State Katie Hobbs had previously rejected the bill in February, drawing parallels with Florida’s election procedures.

Additionally, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has been active in electoral matters, recently suing Robert Page of Orange County, California, for not complying with a document request related to election officials’ removals from official lists. They also filed a lawsuit against North Carolina over supposed failures to adhere to federal voter registration laws.