The Brief The Wisconsin Appeals Court ruled 3-0 against the DNC, ruling that long lines do not justify re-opening polling lines after 8 p.m. The Wisconsin Appeals Court ruled against the Democratic National Committee and sided with the Republican National Committee in a case from 2024 that could impact future elections. In 2024, Judge Reddy said he was erring on the side of caution, according to the appeals court summary. What's next:The appeals court says it is ruling because this issue could come up again. "This appeals court decision, coming more than a year after the original ruling but less than two weeks before the midterm primary election—is deeply concerning.