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Elections Assistance Commission

Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett certifies the 2014 primary election canvass on Sept. 8, 2014. (Photo by Evan Wyloge/Arizona Capitol Times)
Sep 8, 2014

Bennett: Independents stayed home despite potential to sway primaries

Nearly three out of four registered voters in Arizona didn't bother to cast ballots for any of the primary races.

Jan 21, 2014

Feds reject Arizona proof of citizenship voting requirement

In a rebuff to state officials, the head of the federal Elections Assistance Commission has rejected Arizona's request to require proof of citizenship by those using a federal form to register to vote.

Early ballot
Dec 26, 2013

Election commission director ordered to make decision on voter registration

The executive director of a federal commission with no commissioners is going to decide whether Arizona can require voter registrants who use federal forms to provide proof of citizenship.

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne attends the official election canvass approval signing at the Historic Senate Chambers at the Capitol, Monday Dec. 3, 2012, in Phoenix. Horne is being investigated by the State Bar over allegations stemming from an investigation into alleged campaign finance violations. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Oct 7, 2013

Legal action likely over opinion creating two classes of voters

Arizona’s new policy of having separate voter rolls for people who didn’t provide proof of citizenship when registering is likely to stir up a lawsuit before the 2014 elections.

United States Supreme Court
Jun 21, 2013

Arizona appeal of voter ruling would go to panel with no members

Arizona has taken the U.S. Supreme Court’s advice to sidestep its ruling against the state, but there’s a catch. In doing so, it would be appealing to an effectively non-existent federal commission.

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