Court lets candidates challenge late-ballot counting
TL;DR
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that candidates can sue in advance over vote-counting practices, allowing Rep. Mike Bost to challenge Illinois’ rule that counts ballots postmarked by Election Day if they arrive within two weeks. The decision resolves standing for election disputes—being a candidate suffices—without deciding whether late-arriving ballots violate federal law; Justices Barrett and Kagan concurred, Jackson and Sotomayor dissented, and Mississippi mail-ballot cases remain on the docket.
- Supreme Court says candidates can challenge vote counting rules Politico
- Supreme Court gives candidates more room to challenge election rules ABC News
- Supreme Court says Illinois congressman can sue over state mail-in voting laws Fox News
- Supreme Court rules House Republican can challenge mail ballot deadline The Hill
- Supreme Court Sides With Conservative Congressman in Illinois Election Rules Challenge The New York Times
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