US Supreme Court & Voting Access: The court blocked Trump’s push to impose new USPS mail-ballot requirements for the Nov. 3 midterms, leaving existing state procedures in place and protecting vote-by-mail for millions of elderly, disabled, rural, and military voters. Election Administration: California’s vote-by-mail stays on its current rules after the same Supreme Court action, removing last-minute uncertainty for voters. State Voting Rules: Minnesota’s Supreme Court ruled a suburb (Oak Grove) can use paper voter rosters in November, despite county objections—an issue that could affect lines and check-in logistics. Local Elections: In South Africa, Cosatu warned the ANC ahead of local government elections, while the FF Plus pitched a “fix municipalities” plan aimed at disillusioned voters. Campaign & Polling: Minnesota’s open Senate race is tightening in new polls, and New Zealand’s Labour slipped again in a fresh poll while National held steady. International Security & Voting: Okinawa’s governor election could expand Japan-US military cooperation, and BARMM’s first parliamentary elections were marred by violence and alleged irregularities. Voter Deadlines: Registration deadlines are coming up in multiple places, including the US (Oklahoma) and other local election calendars.