Tag: candidate standing
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Supreme Court Opens Door for Bost Election Integrity Lawsuit, Shaping Future Election Law Challenges
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections that candidates can challenge state election rules in federal court without proving direct impact on election outcomes. The decision broadens candidate standing in election law disputes, potentially increasing pre-election litigation while leaving the legality of Illinois’ mail-in ballot…
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