Supreme Court Considers Challenges to Mail-In Ballot Laws and Election Litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case involving Illinois voting rules, where Rep. Michael Bost challenged the constitutionality of allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after Election Day. The justices questioned the standing of candidates to sue based on their chances of winning, with skepticism expressed about the broad ability of any candidate to challenge election rules. The case highlights debates over election law and candidate rights to challenge voting procedures.