9th Circuit Denies Appeal, District Court Hearing Set for Oct. 27

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the federal government’s appeal concerning roughly 20,000 ballots, clearing the way for a district‑court hearing.

The hearing before U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter is slated for the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Los Angeles. The case involves a federal challenge over the handling of about 20,000 ballots that had been pending before the appellate court.