As already noted, on September 30, a U.S. District Court in Arkansas struck down the 3% (of the last gubernatorial vote) petition requirement for new or previously unqualified parties. October 31 was the deadline for the state to appeal, yet nothing has been filed, so it appears the state will accept the decision.

It is theoretically possible for the state to file something before midnight, but it seems unlikely that such paperwork would be filed after the close of business.