Supreme Court poised to revive GOP congressmans absentee ballot suit that could spur more election litigation
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Supreme Court Weighs GOP Challenge to Mail-In Ballot Rules
Above: U.S. Supreme Court Police in front of the court building on Oct. 6, 2025. Image copyright: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
Of course, SCOTUS should find that Bost has standing in this case. No one would have any standing if a candidate for federal office doesn't have the right to challenge a state law that affects his or her election, especially one that allows votes to be counted after Election Day.
Left narrative
A ruling in Bost's favor will further efforts by election conspiracy theorists on the right to create post-election chaos and disenfranchise voters who cast ballots in accordance with the laws of their states. Frivolous lawsuits waste court resources when existing laws already protect voter rights.