LWVAZ Statement: Access to the Ballot should be equal for all Arizona voters and not undermined by c
Tina Mollica | Published on 9/19/2025
The League of Women Voters of Arizona welcomes Attorney General Kris Mayes’ August 18, 2025, opinion (I25-007), which makes clear that county recorders cannot cancel or downgrade voter registrations based solely on missing documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) in legacy records. Counties that choose to ignore this ruling are doing a disservice to voters, exposing themselves to costly litigation, and undermining confidence in the fairness of Arizona’s elections. Ultimately, individuals who have been voting lawfully for years are being pushed out of the system because of unauthorized local practices. Read full article here. Join us to call voters impacted by the DPOC status.