Marx v. County of San Francisco, et al.
On June 19, 2025, Shiloh Marx filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, seeking a writ of mandate to compel the City and County of San Francisco and John Arntz, Director of Elections, to comply with the California Public Records Act (CPRA). The lawsuit alleges that the defendants violated the CPRA and the California Constitution by failing to fully disclose voter registration statistics requested on March 7, 2025, specifically data on inactive voter registrations and their voting activity in federal elections.
The CPRA request, clarified on March 17, 2025, sought information to assess election integrity and ensure compliance with the National Voter Registration Act. The defendants provided a partial response on March 17, 2025, but withheld the requested data without legal justification, despite the plaintiff’s clarification. This failure is alleged to breach the CPRA’s mandatory disclosure requirements, as established in City of San Jose v. Superior Court (2017) and other precedents, which require prompt and transparent access to public records unless a specific exemption applies.
The lawsuit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to affirm the defendants’ violation and compel the release of the withheld voter data. It underscores the public’s right to access government records, as protected by the California Constitution and federal law, to promote transparency in election administration.
Shiloh Marx
California Election Integrity
Shiloh Marx, Founder and Director of the California Election Integrity Initiative, is a dedicated advocate for election integrity. Since launching the initiative in 2025, Shiloh has spearheaded the removal of over 1 million inactive voter registrations in California, ensuring fair elections. Through a methodical approach emphasizing compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), Shiloh addresses voter roll discrepancies, promoting transparency.
In 2025, Shiloh’s commitment to fair elections gained prominence through a strategic campaign inspired by the Judicial Watch settlement with Los Angeles County. By sending records requests to 57 California counties, Shiloh uncovered significant discrepancies in voter rolls, leading to a net reduction of 1.2 million inactive voters across California counties.
As the founder of the California Election Integrity Initiative, Shiloh has invested extensive time engaging with county registrars and analyzing voter data, to advocate for transparent elections. Through methodical approach emphasizes compliance with federal and state laws, using the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), to address issues revolving around inactive registrations.