Supreme Court Approves Election Lawsuit, Candidates Can Challenge Mail Ballot Laws Without Proving Harm
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on January 14, 2026, that political candidates have standing to challenge election laws governing vote counting—even without proving those rules harmed their prospects. This Bost v. Illinois decision enables candidates nationwide to sue over mail ballot procedures ahead of the 2026 midterms. What Election Lawsuit Did the Supreme Court Approve?…







