Supreme Court Sides With Conservative Congressman in Illinois Election Rules Challenge
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court ruled that political candidates have the right to challenge election rules governing vote counting in their own elections, siding with a conservative congressman from Illinois.
- The case involved Illinois rules allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days after Election Day, but the Court's decision focused on the candidate’s legal standing rather than the rule's validity.
- Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized that a candidate has a "personal stake" in election rules, noting that Representative Mike Bost would face extra costs monitoring late-arriving ballots.
- The Court plans to hear a more significant case later this year regarding the legality of counting late-arriving mail-in ballots in Mississippi, which could have broader implications.
- Election law experts warn
