State Court Archives

Missouri Supreme Court Rules Pro-Voter Redistricting Ballot Measure Must Be Added to the Ballot; Secretary of State Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court

September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

In a unanimous vote, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled September 3rd that a ballot measure rolling back a gerrymandered 2025 congressional district map must be placed on the Nov. ballot. It directed that the 2022 maps be used in November, which the state has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Elon Musk and America PAC Face Prosecution for ‘Election Bribery’ for Million Dollar Check Giveaway During 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

In a 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Elon Musk gave $1 million dollar checks to three voters, quote, “In appreciation for you taking the time to vote.” The Wisconsin Elections Commission found probable cause that he violated the state’s Election Bribery statute, and it’s finally being prosecuted.

Does the Missouri Constitution Allow Ballot Initiatives to Change Voting Districts? Updates on Epic Battle Over Racially Gerrymandered KC Map

August 23, 2026August 24, 2026

We’re back in Missouri, where a Cole county circuit judge ruled August 19th that a proposed November citizen ballot initiative, stonewalled by the secretary of state, could not constitutionally change voting districts. The Missouri Supreme Court will hear an appeal September 2nd.

California Supreme Court Schedules Special Session to Hear Cases Against Riverside County Sheriff Who Seized 600,000 Ballots

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Back in April we reported on the seizure of over 600,000 Riverside County, California ballots by County Sheriff Chad Bianco. The state attorney general and a group of voters asked the state supreme court to intervene. Oral arguments in those cases will be heard in a special session August 24th.

The Tale of Tommy Tuberville: Residency Requirements and Possible Illegal Voting Hound Alabama’s U.S. Senator and Current Gubernatorial Candidate

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

U.S. Senator, current Alabama gubernatorial candidate, and ‘election integrity’ champion, Tommy Tuberville, faces a civil suit on whether his residency meets the state constitution’s requirements to run for governor. Now, new documents suggest he may have voted in Florida in 2018.

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Missouri Supreme Court Rules Pro-Voter Redistricting Ballot Measure Must Be Added to the Ballot; Secretary of State Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court

Elon Musk and America PAC Face Prosecution for ‘Election Bribery’ for Million Dollar Check Giveaway During 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Does the Missouri Constitution Allow Ballot Initiatives to Change Voting Districts? Updates on Epic Battle Over Racially Gerrymandered KC Map

California Supreme Court Schedules Special Session to Hear Cases Against Riverside County Sheriff Who Seized 600,000 Ballots

The Tale of Tommy Tuberville: Residency Requirements and Possible Illegal Voting Hound Alabama’s U.S. Senator and Current Gubernatorial Candidate