Arizona Court Blocks No Labels Name Change

0:00On April 7th, a court in Arizona just shut down a third party's bid to switch his name from no labels to the independent party, dealing a blow to. Their plans ahead of the 2026 midterms in this key battleground state. Major parties teamed up with the Citizens' Clean Elections Commission to sue after Secretary of State Adrian Fonce as Greenlit the Change, but on March 25th. Judge Greg Como ruled it was unauthorized and could confuse voters since so many folks register as unaffiliated independence. With Republicans at about 36 percent of voters, Democrats at 28 percent and others making up 34 percent that no labels. Group has less than 1 percent, but still packs potential punch. Chairman Paul Johnson calls it an existential threat to the big two, especially with pushes for open primaries. Reactions highlight the stakes. Governor Katie Hobbs won by just 17,000 votes last time, and outsiders could tip close races like her.

1:00Re-election bid or rep anti-bigs jumping in for governor. Candidates like healthcare exec, Hugh Little planned to push on regardless, facing internal challenges too, while Fonce's office sits out any appeal. Ballots stay, no labels, as Arizona gears up for July 21st primaries and the November general. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to U.S. News Today, AI-powered National Coverage.