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Thursday, January 17, 2008

Ariz., federal officials battle over proof-of-citizenship requirement

Gannett News Service

Published: 01.16.2008

WASHINGTON — Arizona's requirement that people registering to vote prove they're citizens has ignited a battle with federal election officials over whether to include the requirement on the national voter registration form.

So far, the Election Assistance Commission hasn't changed the form, created by the 1993 National Voter Registration Act to make registering to vote easier.

The commission has said that under the law, states must accept the federal form. If Arizona refuses, commissioners say, they'll seek action from the Justice Department. Meanwhile, Arizona officials said they're looking at legal options to compel the commission to change the form.

"We're hoping that they will do the right thing and properly educate and inform Arizona voters," said Kevin Tyne, Arizona's deputy secretary of state.

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