AZFEC Urges States to Embrace Arizona’s Blueprint to Prevent Illegal Voting Now

In a significant move, the Arizona Free Enterprise Club recently announced the success of its pioneering legislation aimed at preventing illegal voting. In 2022, Arizona became the first state in the U.S. to mandate proof of citizenship for voter registration through HB2492. This legislation is gaining traction nationally, as evidenced by President Trump’s recent Executive Order promoting similar measures across the country.

Currently, Arizona is not alone in this endeavor. Following its lead, Wyoming has implemented a comparable requirement earlier this year. Additionally, Texas is now deliberating a bill mirroring Arizona’s model, potentially making it the third state to adopt such regulations.

Arizona’s proactive stance on voter registration has historical roots. In 2004, voters approved Proposition 200, which initiated the demand for proof of citizenship. Despite numerous legal challenges over the years, the U.S. Supreme Court eventually allowed the state to enforce this requirement on its own forms, although not on federal ones. This decision led to widespread issues with noncitizen registrations, evidenced by a significant number of individuals listed as “Federal Only Voting” over the following decade.