Arizona Supreme Court Denies Republicans’ Challenge To Governor’S Voting Executive Orders.

The Arizona Supreme Court has dismissed a legal challenge brought by the Republican Party against Governor Katie Hobbs’ executive orders aimed at simplifying the voting and registration process. The court highlighted that the issues raised in the petition could still be relevant for the November 2024 election. Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer noted the Republican Party’s failure to provide a valid reason for waiting until August, just three months before the General Election, to challenge the executive orders. A prompt challenge would have allowed for a final ruling well before the upcoming election.

Notably, the court did not comment on the merits of the GOP’s arguments against the executive orders.

In the lawsuit, the GOP raised concerns about the use of state buildings as polling locations, particularly state-owned facilities belonging to the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Corrections. The party argued that these locations could potentially compromise the security and integrity of the election process by housing ballots and voting equipment.

Additionally, the lawsuit sought to block Governor Hobbs’ office from enforcing the executive orders, alleging that they exceed her constitutional and statutory powers and violate the separation of powers clause, which grants the Legislature the authority to enact election laws.

The GOP argued that due to the upcoming November election, the matter needed immediate resolution and requested the Arizona Supreme Court to intervene and prevent state agencies from implementing the governor’s orders.

The filing pointed out that the petitioners took no action until the day before the ballot printing deadline for the general election and 49 days before early voting begins. They then rushed to the court, claiming an emergency and seeking relief. However, this desperate action stemmed from their own failure to act earlier, creating the alleged need for immediate intervention.

No immediate response has been issued by the state’s Republican Party or the individual, Swoboda, involved in the lawsuit. It remains uncertain whether they will appeal the decision or pursue the case in another court.

The Epoch Times reached out to the Arizona GOP for comments, but received no response at the time of publication.