The Arizona Supreme Court unanimously ruled Friday that nearly 98,000 people whose citizenship documents hadn’t been confirmed can vote in state and local races, a significant decision that could influence ballot measures and tight legislative races.

Nearly 100,000 voters who haven't submitted citizenship documents might be prevented from participating in Arizona's state and local elections

The decision temporarily resolves a quandary that could have disenfranchised the group and swayed down-ballot races across the state.

The Arizona Supreme Court has decided that nearly 98,000 voters, whose citizenship status was inaccurately recorded due to a database error, can vote in upcoming state and local elections. This ruling resolves a conflict between state officials and prevents disenfranchisement before the November 5 general election.

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Friday that nearly 100,000 residents who may not have fulfilled the state’s proof-of-citizenship requirements can still vote in state and local races this year, quickly resolving how election officials should address a clerical glitch that had left the eligibility of those registered voters in question.

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Friday that roughly 98,000 Arizonans whose voter registration status was in limbo will be able to participate in the full ballot in November.