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Bost v. Illinois: Implications for local election officials

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that candidates have the right to sue in federal court over state election rules they believe are unlawful, without having to prove they’ve been harmed. Here’s why this matters and what the Bost v. Illinois decision means for local election officials.

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