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Arizona Governor Hobbs Considered Disenfranchising 98,000 Voters Amid Error Affecting 218,000 in Maricopa County

Sep 30, 2024, 11:07 PM

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is under scrutiny following revelations that she privately considered disenfranchising 98,000 voters. This controversy comes amid a broader issue where a coding error in Arizona's voter registration system has impacted approximately 218,000 voters. The error, which initially affected 98,000 voters, was found to have a larger scope, doubling the number of those missing citizenship proof. The Supreme Court's decision stands, allowing all impacted voters to receive full ballots. The situation has raised concerns about election interference and the integrity of the voter registration process in Arizona, particularly in Maricopa County. The list of affected voters is believed to be heavily packed with Republicans, and questions remain about which of Hobbs' Democratic rivals disclosed her intentions.