Here are some recent updates.

• A state appeals court in Missouri unanimously ruled against ballot titles for six reproductive rights proposals written by Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft (R), determining they were “replete with politically partisan language.” 

  • The proposed amendments would create a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom, including the right to an abortion, if approved by voters in November 2024.

• Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) argued that the state Republican Party's plan to hold a caucus in addition to the state-run presidential primary is "unacceptable" and "will disenfranchise a number of voters." Read more about the Nevada GOP’s caucus plan here.

• Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) stated in a court filing that he will not seek an immediate pause of a decision that struck down the state's congressional and legislative maps and ordered fair districts for 2024. The state still intends to appeal the decision, which came down Oct. 26.

• Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston (R) urged the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm the dismissal of a lawsuit arguing Arkansas' congressional map dilutes Black voting strength and violates the U.S. and Arkansas Constitutions and Voting Rights Act.

• Ohio's special August election cost taxpayers $18 million. The sole issue on the ballot was a Republican-led effort to increase the threshold to pass constitutional amendment ballot measures from 50% to 60% of the vote. Voters rejected the measure.

Here’s what’s coming up tomorrow. 

• Oral argument will be held in the Minnesota Supreme Court that will determine whether former President Donald Trump is eligible to appear on the state’s 2024 presidential ballot due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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