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Judge Blocks 'Independent Party' Rename, Concerns Over Voter Confusion

4/9/2026

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Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como blocked the Independent Party's renaming from No Labels to "Independent Party."
The decision followed concerns that the new name could mislead voters amid a crowded field, with major parties and the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission arguing it could confuse Arizona's unaffiliated voters ahead of the July 21 primary election.
Hugh Lytle remains committed to his gubernatorial campaign despite the setback.

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Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como blocked the Independent Party's renaming from No Labels to "Independent Party."
The decision followed concerns that the new name could mislead voters amid a crowded field, with major parties and the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission arguing it could confuse Arizona's unaffiliated voters ahead of the July 21 primary election.
Hugh Lytle remains committed to his gubernatorial campaign despite the setback.