Katie Hobbs and Mark Brnovich face off in court over online signature gathering system for candidates

A dispute between two high-profile state officials that could affect political candidates and voters in upcoming elections is now in the hands of a judge.

At issue is an online system that allows voters to sign candidates' nominating petitions electronically, rather than on paper. Secretary of State Katie Hobbs plans to take it offline on March 11 so county elections officials can align voters with new boundaries for legislative and congressional districts. The new political districts also will affect precinct boundaries, which must be in place in time for local spring elections.

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