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Supreme Court to Review Challenge to Illinois Mail-In Ballot Law

The Supreme Court will hear a case regarding the legality of counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day in Illinois.


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The Supreme Court will consider whether Rep. Mike Bost and two Republican electors have the standing to challenge an Illinois law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted if received up to two weeks after Election Day. Lower courts ruled they lacked standing, but the case could impact ongoing debates about mail-in voting and election integrity. The justices will hear arguments in the fall, with a decision expected by June 2026.

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The article discusses the Supreme Court's decision to hear an absentee ballot appeal from an Illinois congressman.

It focuses on the legal context and procedural aspects of the case without strong opinions.

The tone remains neutral, avoiding emotional appeals or partisan narratives.

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Supreme Court agrees to hear absentee ballot appeal from Illinois congressman | Politics
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"…The Supreme Court said Monday that it will hear an appeal from Illinois Rep. Mike Bost who wants to challenge the state’s decision to count absentee ballots after Election Day."

Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots
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"…The justices will hear arguments in the fall over whether Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., and two former presidential electors have the legal right, or standing, to sue over the law in federal court."

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