Arizona Election Executive Order Challenge

Lawsuit filed by the chair of the Arizona Republican Party Gina Swoboda and two voters against Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) challenging Hobbs’ authority to sign two executive orders expanding voter registration and ballot drop-off locations to various state agencies. The plaintiffs allege that under current state law, only local officials have the authority to decide where voters can register to vote or drop off their ballots. They argue that Hobbs acted outside of her executive authority violating the state constitution. They ask the court to find these executive orders unconstitutional and block Hobbs and the state agencies from taking any further action to expand voter registration and ballot drop-off sites.

STATUS: The plaintiffs filed their lawsuit on Aug. 21, 2024. Hobbs responded on Aug. 30, 2024.

Last updated: September 4, 2024 1:59 pm EST