Coverage dated January 13, 2026

US Supreme Court allows congressman to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

The US Supreme Court allowed Rep. Mike Bost to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots in a decision Wednesday.

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New York Post
SCOTUS rules Illinois GOP rep can challenge state mail-in ballot rules in case with 2028 election implications (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 13, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Rep. Mike Bost’s lawsuit challenging his home state of Illinois' mail-in ballot policy to move forward, issuing an opinion that could have major implications for future elections.
Just the News
Supreme Court rules Illinois GOP Rep Bost can challenge state's mail ballot deadline (opens Just the News)
Published Jan 13, 2026
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“Candidates, in short, are not ‘mere bystanders’ in their own elections,” Chief Justice John Roberts said
ABC 7 Chicago
US Supreme Court allows congressman to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Jan 13, 2026
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
The US Supreme Court allowed Rep. Mike Bost to challenge how Illinois counts mail-in ballots in a decision Wednesday.
Capitol Fax
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » US Supreme Court rules Bost can challenge mail-in ballot law (Updated) (opens Capitol Fax)
Published Jan 13, 2026
The Guardian
US supreme court rules Republican can challenge Illinois mail-in ballot law (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 13, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Lawsuit from Mike Bost was viewed by Trump-aligned conservatives as route to continue attacks on mail-in voting