Current:Home > InvestJudge tosses Republican lawsuit that sought to declare Arizona’s elections manual invalid-LoTradeCoin
Judge tosses Republican lawsuit that sought to declare Arizona’s elections manual invalid
View Date:2024-12-23 16:12:05
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Republicans who sought to have Arizona’s election procedures manual declared invalid, marking the defeat of one of three challenges seeking to throw out parts of the state’s guide for conducting elections.
In a ruling released Tuesday, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge threw out a lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee, the Republican Party of Arizona and the Yavapai County Republican Party that alleged the period for public comment on the manual was too short. The challenge also asked the court to block enforcement of certain portions of the manual.
The court concluded that Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, who had created the manual as the state’s chief election officer and who was targeted in the lawsuit, had complied with Arizona’s notice-and-comment requirements.
The Republican National Committee and the Republican Party of Arizona didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment on the dismissal.
Fontes’ office stood by the manual in a statement.
“We used this manual to effectively run the presidential preference election in March and will continue using the EPM to ensure fair elections in the upcoming primary and general” elections, the statement said.
Two other lawsuits challenging the manual remain alive in Maricopa County Superior Court.
The Arizona Free Enterprise Club had filed a lawsuit that zeroed in on the manual’s instructions on operating ballot drop-off locations and preventing voter intimidation.
Another lawsuit by Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma, both Republicans, alleged that parts of the manual conflicted with state law.
veryGood! (35)
Related
- How Kim Kardashian Navigates “Uncomfortable” Situations With Her 4 Kids
- Shannen Doherty Dead at 53: 90210 Costars Jason Priestley, Brian Austin Green and More Pay Tribute
- Biden meets virtually with Congressional Hispanic Caucus members as he fights to stay in 2024 presidential race
- AP PHOTOS: Shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania
- Mike Tyson concedes the role of villain to young foe in 58-year-old’s fight with Jake Paul
- Alec Baldwin Rust shooting trial continues as prosecution builds case
- Days after Beryl, oppressive heat and no power for more than 500k in Texas
- Reviving Hollywood glamor of the silent movie era, experts piece together a century-old pipe organ
- DWTS’ Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran Prove They're Closer Than Ever Amid Romance Rumors
- Nuggets top draft pick DaRon Holmes tears Achilles, likely out for season, per reports
Ranking
- Republican David Schweikert wins reelection in affluent Arizona congressional district
- How a Holocaust survivor and an Illinois teen struck up an unlikely friendship
- Olympic Scandals That Shook the Sports World
- Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt. Here’s what to know
- Michael Grimm, former House member convicted of tax fraud, is paralyzed in fall from horse
- SUV carrying 5 people lands in hot, acidic geyser at Yellowstone National Park
- Jury in Alec Baldwin Rust shooting trial sent home early
- Delta apologizes after reacting to post calling employees' Palestinian flag pins Hamas badges
Recommendation
-
Burger King's 'Million Dollar Whopper' finalists: How to try and vote on your favorite
-
Ruth Westheimer, America's pioneering sex therapist known as Dr. Ruth, dies at 96
-
'Flight 1989': Southwest Airlines adds US flights for fans to see Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
-
USWNT looked like a completely different team in win against Mexico. That's a good thing.
-
Jimmy Kimmel, more late-night hosts 'shocked' by Trump Cabinet picks: 'Goblins and weirdos'
-
Video: Baby red panda is thriving in New York despite being abandoned by mother
-
Reagan survived an assassination attempt and his response changed the trajectory of his presidency
-
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Dinnertime (Freestyle)