The Republican Party of Arizona (AZGOP), in partnership with the Republican National Committee (RNC), has filed a lawsuit challenging an Arizona law that allows individuals who have never lived in the United States to register to vote.
Complaint-FINAL“Arizona’s elections should be decided by Arizonans, not by individuals who have never lived a single day in this country,” said RNC Chairman Whatley. “Democrats want to cheat in our elections by allowing votes from people who have never established legal residency. The RNC is defending the rights of Arizona voters to stop this unconstitutional law in its tracks.”
The RNC and AZGOP are suing the Secretary of State of Arizona Adrian Fontes and challenging A.R.S. § 16-103(E), which permits individuals who have never resided in the United States, let alone in Arizona, to register to vote.
They argue that the statute violates the Arizona Constitution, which “clearly states that only bona fide residents of the state are eligible to vote in Arizona elections.”
The groups believe that allowing individuals who have never lived in the United States to register to vote dilutes the voting power of lawful Arizona voters.
This action is part of the RNC’s nationwide legal strategy to secure election integrity by cleaning up voter rolls, and ensuring that every vote cast in American elections is legal and legitimate.