As your State Senator-elect, I applaud this decision. It's proof that when we stand firm, we can protect the principles that make our elections fair and transparent.
Here's what the court struck down:
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Non-Residency of Juror Questionnaire Rule: Fontes tried to treat non-resident voter registrations as ""inactive"" instead of canceling them as required by law. The court rightly stopped this unlawful rule.
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Validity of Circulator Registrations Rule: Fontes wanted to excuse errors in circulator registrations for initiatives and referendums, weakening the strict compliance required to protect ballot integrity. The court said no.
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Duty to Canvass Rule: Fontes attempted to limit the authority of county Boards of Supervisors in the canvassing process and gave himself the power to exclude county results from the statewide canvass. The court shut this down, safeguarding the transparency and accountability of our election process.
This ruling is a reminder that the Arizona Legislature—not unelected bureaucrats—has the final say on our election laws. But make no mistake: this fight isn't over.
I'm committed to standing strong against anyone who tries to undermine our laws, but I need your help to keep the momentum going. I've set an urgent goal to raise $30,000 by December 31, and every dollar will go toward defending election integrity and preparing for the next battle. You can join me by contributing $15, $35, $50, $100, $250, or more.
This victory shows what we can accomplish together, but the other side is already regrouping. They'll do everything they can to reverse these wins and silence leaders like me who are fighting for Arizona's future.
Your support today will ensure I'm ready to face them head-on. Together, we'll continue to protect the integrity of our elections and uphold the rule of law.
Thank you for standing with me.
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