RNC Statement on Brnovich vs. DNC

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement on Brnovich vs. DNC ruling: 

"Today's United States Supreme Court ruling is a resounding victory for election integrity and the rule of law. Democrats were attempting to make Arizona ballots less secure for political gain, and the Court saw right through their partisan lies. In Arizona and across the nation, states know best how to manage their own elections. The RNC is proud to have worked closely with the Arizona GOP to support this historic victory, and we will continue our comprehensive efforts to make it easier to vote and harder to cheat."

Background 

• In Brnovich v. DNC, Democrats are asking the Supreme Court to transform the plain language of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which forbids election laws that discriminate on the basis of race, into a blank check that would allow for courts to strike down ordinary election laws without limit. 
• The impetus behind this request are two common-sense, race-neutral Arizona laws: Arizona’s ban on ballot harvesting prevents bad actors with malicious intent from coercing voters or altering ballots, and its law requiring voters to vote in the correct precinct allows for the efficient administration of Arizona’s elections. 
• The RNC is supporting the Arizona Republican Party with legal expertise and the resources to hire top-tier, specialist Supreme Court advocates. 
• The RNC, NRCC and the NRSC have consistently worked with and supported the Arizona Republican Party in this important case since it was first filed in 2016. 

This press release may be found on the RNC website.