A federal judge on Monday extended the voter registration deadline in Arizona by about three weeks following a lawsuit from two groups, and over the objections of Republicans, The Daily Caller reports.
U.S. District Court Judge Steven Logan ruled in favor of Mi Familia Vota and Arizona Coalition for Change, the groups that were supporting the lawsuit, and extended the state’s deadline until October 23, a move that Secretary of State Katie Hobbs said she would not appeal.
In his ruling, Logan wrote: “The Court recognizes the importance of reducing voter confusion and ensuring Arizona’s other voter regulations are able to be upheld. However, the Court takes note that 31 other states have later voter deadlines than Arizona, many of which allow voters to register when they show up to vote on Election Day. Furthermore, the Intervenor-Defendants’ argument that the October 5, 2020 deadline is necessary to enforce the State’s 29-day residency rule is unpersuasive, considering Arizona voters are required to present proof of residency at the polls on Election Day.”
“This evening, a federal judge extended Arizona’s voter registration deadline until 5 p.m on October 23, 2020, Hobbs said in a statement on Monday. “I will not appeal that decision. With the General Election less than a month away, Arizonans deserve a quick resolution to this matter. Providing clarity is more important than pursuing this litigation.”
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, the Republican National Committee, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee opposed the lawsuit.
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