The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that candidates for federal offices have the right to file lawsuits that challenge election rules that govern the counting of votes, regardless of their chances of winning or campaign costs.
The 7-2 decision specifically revived a lawsuit from Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., over an Illinois law that allowed ballots to be counted if they arrive as late as 14 days after Election Day, arguing that it conflicts with federal laws that set election dates.
Lower courts had found that Bost and other plaintiffs were not directly harmed by the state election rule in a way that would allow them to challenge it.
