Arizona Senate Democrats Respond to Supreme Court Decision on Mail Voting

PHOENIX –  Arizona Senate Democrats welcomed today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision leaving existing mail-voting procedures in place for the upcoming election, protecting continuity for the many Arizona voters who rely on voting by mail.

“Today is a big win for democracy. The Supreme Court made abundantly clear what the Constitution clearly states: that the President does not have the power to upend state election laws.

The message for Arizona voters is simple: nothing changes. You can still receive and return your mail ballot under Arizona law, just as voters have done for decades.

The President is not a king and cannot throw out a proud history because it will help him electorally. He is not able to stifle the vote of millions of Americans just because he is afraid of their voice in the midterm elections.

The decision comes after election officials raised concerns that implementing significant new requirements so close to the election would disrupt ballot delivery. This decision matters regardless of whether you are a Democrat, Republican or Independent. Mail voting has long been used by Arizonans across the political spectrum, and voters deserve an election system that is stable, predictable and accessible.

Make a plan. Get informed. Sign up for ballot alerts. Vote early. And most importantly, know that your right to vote by mail in Arizona remains in place.”