Today, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the Democratic National Committee and the Arizona Democratic Party filed a motion to intervene in the Arizona Republican Party’s legal action seeking to end early and absentee voting in Arizona – the dominant form of voting in the state
From Christie Roberts, DSCC Executive Director:
“Arizona Republicans are waging an unprecedented campaign to end the methods of voting Arizonans have used for decades. Democrats will fight back with every tool at our disposal to protect voters’ constitutional right to participate in our democracy – including defeating this Republican assault on voting rights in court.”
From Tim Persico, DCCC Executive Director:
“Republicans are attempting to end voting as we know it in Arizona. Our message to Republican politicians: If you can’t win elections without suppressing the voices of eight in 10 Arizona voters, it’s time to look inward at your toxic agenda. We’ll see you in court.”
From Sam Cornale, DNC Executive Director:
“We are not going to let Republicans get away with their cynical attempts to make it harder for Arizonans to vote. The sacred right to vote is fundamental to our democracy and Democrats will continue to fight tooth and nail to make sure every eligible voter has an easy and accessible way to cast their ballot.”
From Raquel Terán, Arizona Democratic Party Chair:
“We are not going to let Republicans take away early and absentee voting from Arizonans. Early and absentee voting is secure, convenient, and the preferred method of voting for the vast majority of Arizonans, and has been for decades. The Arizona Democratic Party will always fight for the right to vote.”
Key points from the motion:
Additional background:
The DSCC previously announced it’s “Defend The Vote” program, a multi-million dollar commitment to fight back against GOP voter suppression efforts in the U.S. Senate campaigns across the country.
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