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Court affirms nomination of Vitucci for Civil Court judge
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Court affirms nomination of Vitucci for Civil Court judge

New York court rules in favor of John A. Vitucci's nomination for Civil Court judge, allowing his name on the ballot for the November 2026 election.

Court upholds nomination of Vitucci for Civil Court judge

Texas court dismisses tax appeal involving Harris District

Elections & Voting

Florida Court Dismisses Election Challenge by Dr. Perry

Texas Court denies Saldana's bid for ballot inclusion

Court upholds primary election results in Vaiselberg case

Government & Policy

Supreme Court rules Missouri must use 2022 election map

Eighth Circuit rules on Missouri congressional map dispute

Pennsylvania Supreme Court dismisses appeal on Tupone's candidacy

In the Courts

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Ohio Supreme Court revives council member's legal battle

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New York Court Rules on Validity of Democratic Party Amendments

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Florida Court Affirms Election Dispute Involving Buongiorno

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Texas Court dismisses election appeal by Brittanye Morris

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Delaware Supreme Court upholds absentee voting law

More Politics News

Ohio Supreme Court denies election petition for Wilmington

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled against an initiative petition aimed at regulating data centers in Wilmington, impacting local governance and citizen rights.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Affirms Nomination for Tupone

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld Andrew Tupone's nomination as the Green Party candidate for Congress, impacting the upcoming election.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirms decision on Gambino's candidacy

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld a lower court's ruling regarding Christopher Gambino's nomination papers, impacting his candidacy.

Florida Court Denies Petition Against Election Officials

A Florida court ruled against petitioners Wagner and Adkins in their case against state election officials, impacting future election challenges.

Court affirms election results in Frohlich v. Clark County

The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the election results for the 2024 Senate seat in LD-18, dismissing claims of illegal votes.

Court denies candidate's petition for Assembly nomination

The New York Appellate Division upheld a decision denying Rene M. Mitchell's independent nomination for the Assembly due to incomplete petition details.

Court dismisses Senate Majority PAC lawsuit against FEC

A federal court dismissed the Senate Majority PAC's lawsuit against the FEC, affecting campaign finance enforcement and political transparency.

Court rules against candidate in Suffolk County election dispute

The New York Appellate Division ruled against Susan M. Hansen, impacting her candidacy for the Suffolk County Republican Committee.

Ohio Supreme Court denies election protest in Ickes case

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled against Kimberly Ontko's protest to bar Jon Ickes from the November ballot due to his judicial misconduct.

Court Blocks Trump Administration's Mail-in Ballot Rule

A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction against a new mail-in ballot rule imposed by the Trump administration, affecting upcoming elections.

Kentucky Court Upholds Removal of Williamstown Mayor

The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirms the removal of Mayor Mark Christopher, citing willful neglect of duties and procedural compliance.

Court upholds ruling in Otaola v. Miami-Dade Elections case

The Florida court affirmed a ruling in the Otaola v. Miami-Dade Elections Department case, impacting local election procedures.

Nebraska court rules on Democratic Party candidate dispute

The Nebraska Supreme Court affirms ruling that the Democratic Party is not required to nominate a replacement candidate after a primary withdrawal.

Maryland Court Rules Against Candidate in Election Dispute

The Maryland Court of Appeals affirms a decision against Moisette I. Sweat, impacting her candidacy for County Executive in the upcoming election.

Court removes Green Party candidates from Pennsylvania ballot

The Commonwealth Court ruled that both Tony Dastra and Craig Bolton must be removed from the ballot for the 2026 election due to constitutional requirements.

Texas Court Denies Mandamus Petition in Political Fundraising Case

The Texas Court of Appeals denied a petition from Powered by People and Beto O'Rourke, impacting political fundraising and legal jurisdiction.

Nebraska Supreme Court rules on Senate candidate eligibility

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled on the eligibility of a Senate candidate, impacting election laws and candidate nominations in the state.

Maryland Court Rules Against Candidate Lisa Russell's Ballot Access

The Maryland Court of Appeals upheld a decision denying Lisa Russell's candidacy for the House of Delegates due to insufficient valid signatures.

Supreme Court stays Fourth Circuit ruling on FCC charges

The Supreme Court grants a stay on a Fourth Circuit ruling regarding FCC's lowest unit charge for political candidates, affecting upcoming elections.

Maryland Court Rules on Election Amendment Ballot Dispute

The Maryland Supreme Court addresses a legal challenge to a proposed constitutional amendment on the election ballot, impacting voters statewide.

Court Dismisses DCCC Case Against FEC Over Spending Limits

The court dismissed the DCCC's challenge against the FEC regarding coordinated spending limits after a Supreme Court ruling.

Hawaii Supreme Court rules against candidate De La Cruz

The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled against Blessings De La Cruz, affirming election results and denying her place on the general election ballot.

Hawaii Supreme Court rules against candidate's election claim

The Hawaii Supreme Court dismissed Blessings De La Cruz's election contest, upholding state election laws regarding nonpartisan candidates.

Court affirms denial of injunction in campaign finance case

The Third Circuit Court upheld a lower court's decision denying a preliminary injunction against Delaware's campaign finance law, affecting nonprofit groups.

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