The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear what has been described as a landmark case involving Arizona’s ballot harvesting ban. The Court announced acceptance of the case, Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee, on Friday morning.
The Court’s decision follows the release by Project Veritas of an undercover video showing a ballot harvester allegedly connected to Rep. Ilhan Omar exchanging $200 for a general election ballot.
In February of this year, the Attorney General’s Office obtained a stay of the Ninth Circuit’s decision, leaving Arizona’s laws restricting ballot harvesting and out-of-precinct voting in place for the time being.
Brnovich argued that with similar laws enacted in several other states, the case presents an appropriate vehicle to establish a clear rule of law for the country, and the Supreme Court can and should bring clarity to these important matters that are vital to our elections.
According to the Attorney General, about 20 states have ballot harvesting laws substantially similar to Arizona or impose various regulations on ballot harvesting that could be invalidated as a result of the Ninth Circuit’s decision. Additionally, a majority of states require ballots to be cast in the correct precinct. The Attorney General’s Office argues that invalidating Arizona’s elections policies threatens other similar sensible voter integrity and election laws across the country.
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I am thankful the Supreme Court took on this issue and look forward to it being heard. Thank you @GeneralBrnovich for your efforts. It is important to note that until then the practice of ballot harvesting remains illegal in Arizona. https://t.co/kH5DRUV4aG
— Michelle Ugenti-RITA (@MichelleUgenti) October 2, 2020