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Reports that lawyers for California Governor Gray Davis will file a legal challenge to the planned recall election scheduled for October 7, 2003. Number of individuals publicly expressing interest in becoming candidates for governor, suggesting a confusing atmosphere; How the news of a legal challenge to the recall election caught many by surprise, even supporters of Davis; Comments from Peter Rangone, communications director for Californians Against a Costly Recall, a committee setup by Davis; Details of the legal memorandum prepared for the lawsuit; Discussion of the ability of several California counties to handle the recall election and potentially limiting the voting opportunities of residents.

Reports that a federal appeals court delayed the recall election for California Governor Gray Davis, ruling that the scheduled date did not give several counties with minority populations enough time to replace outdated punch-card voting machines. View that error-prone machines could alter the election"s outcome; Reaction to the ruling by Davis, a Democrat; Criticism from Republicans, including Representative Darrell Issa, one of the recall's financial backers; Question of whether state elections officials will appeal; Details of the lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of civil rights groups. INSET: Washington's Blanket Primary Is Voided.