Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Politics

Election, government, executive orders

Nebraska Supreme Court rules on political party name disputes

The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld decisions regarding the names of two new political parties, affecting election procedures and party recognition.

Court rules on recall petition against Treasure Island official

Florida court reverses lower court ruling on recall petition against Treasure Island City Commissioner Arthur Czyszczon, impacting local governance.

Court rules against candidate in North Bay Village election

A court upheld the disqualification of Zachary C. Thompson from North Bay Village's election due to improper payment of qualifying fees.

New York court dismisses election petition over service issues

A New York court dismissed Todd Sloan's election petition due to improper service of documents, impacting his candidacy for Congress.

Washington Supreme Court affirms recall of Port commissioners

The Washington Supreme Court upholds charges against three Port of Benton commissioners, allowing recall votes to proceed.

Florida court upholds decision in Adeimy v. Byrd case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a lower court ruling in the Adeimy v. Byrd case, impacting election-related matters in the state.

Georgia Court Transfers Election Case to Supreme Court

The Georgia Court of Appeals transferred a case involving election access to the Supreme Court, impacting poll watchers and election oversight.

Kansas Court Upholds Ballot Laws in United Kansas Case

The Kansas Court of Appeals ruled on ballot laws affecting political parties, affirming restrictions that limit candidates to one party nomination.

Mississippi Supreme Court Orders Special Election for Alderman

The Mississippi Supreme Court has ordered a special election for the Ward 3 alderman position in Senatobia due to election irregularities.

Texas court dismisses election contest by candidate Willoughby

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of Bob Willoughby's election contest against the City of Fort Worth, citing lack of legal basis.

Oregon court rules on recall election signature verification

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the use of statistical sampling for verifying recall election signatures in a recent ruling.

Fifth Circuit Court Reverses Injunction on Texas Voting Law

The Fifth Circuit Court reversed a lower court's injunction against Texas' voting law, impacting mail-in ballot regulations and voter assistance.

Eighth Circuit Court Strikes Down South Dakota's Petition Deadline

The Eighth Circuit Court rules against South Dakota's nine-month petition deadline, affirming First Amendment rights for citizen initiatives.

Ohio Supreme Court rules on referendum petition validity

The Ohio Supreme Court mandates certification of a referendum petition concerning a data center project in Ashville, impacting local governance.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules on election dispute case

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled in the case of Previte v. Erie Co. Bd. Elections, impacting future election-related decisions.

Texas Court affirms election results in Vela v. Castillo case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the election results declaring Eliza Castillo the winner of the Democratic primary for Justice of the Peace.

California Court Upholds Write-In Candidate Rules in Appeal

The California Court of Appeal affirms the constitutionality of write-in candidate rules, impacting future elections and candidates.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules on voter services appeal

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated a lower court ruling regarding voter services, impacting election procedures in the state.

California Court rules on bond measure tax rate disclosure

The California Court of Appeal clarifies tax rate disclosures for bond measures, impacting future elections and transparency for voters.

Florida court affirms ruling in McGraw v. DeSantis case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of McGraw v. DeSantis, impacting state governance.

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