Arizona withdraws Section 5 preclearance request

Thursday, 3 June 2004

The state on Thursday withdrew its application for federal clearance to use new legislative districts, ensuring that districts that closely track those used in 2002 will be used again in this year's election.

The Independent Redistricting Commission's attorneys withdrew the application before the U.S. Department of Justice immediately after the commission voted 3-2 to order the withdrawal.