On October 14, U.S. District Court Judge Richard L. Young, a Clinton appointee, refused to dismiss Count Us In v Morales, s.d., 1:25cv-864. The lawsuit challenges a 2025 law that says photo ID issued by educational institutions no longer will satisfy the voter photo ID requirement. Here is the ruling. The case will continue after a trial. The ruling says the evidence will show whether the legislature had an intent to discriminate against college students.
The ballot-qualified No Labels Party of Arizona has decided to rename itself the Arizona Independent Party. It has asked the Secretary of State to approve the new name.
On October 15, an Arkansas state trial court heard arguments in Shelby v Sanders, Pulaski County Circuit Court, 60cv-25-12172. An Arkansas State Senator representing District 26 died on September 2, and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders called a special election to fill the vacancy for June 9, 2026, leaving the seat vacant for more than nine months. A vote sued, arguing that the State Constitution requires an earlier special election. A decision is expected quickly. See this story.
The Green Party of Santa Barbara, California, is opposed to Proposition 50. See the party’s statement here.
On October 15, U.S. District Court Judge Maxine Chesney postponed the status conference in Peace & Freedom Party v Weber from October 24 to February 27. 2026. Both sides had asked that the status conference be postponed until after the judge rules on the state’s motion to dismiss.
