No Labels Party Sues Arizona to Block Down-Ballot Candidates From Using Its Affiliation

No Labels alleges Arizona's Secretary of State violated its right to "freedom of association" by enabling candidates to use the party's affiliation for state offices, sparking an ongoing legal battle amid fears of a spoiler effect in the 2024 presidential race.

No Labels, a third-party political group, has filed a lawsuit against Arizona to prevent non-endorsed candidates from running for state offices under the party's banner.
The suit was triggered by the decision of Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to reject a request by No Labels to block such candidates, asserting the party’s ‘freedom of association’ rights.
In addition to trying a presidential bid, the group has launched initiatives to prevent candidates from filing for state offices, a trend already seen in two candidates: Tyson Draper and Richard Grayson.
No Labels has successfully facilitated over 15,000 registrations in Arizona alone, producing fears among Democrats of a spoiler effect in the 2024 presidential election.
The party has raised $60 million, secured ballot access in more than twelve states, and is now focusing on all 50, claiming they will only announce a candidate if they see a viable path to the White House.