Supreme Court Allows Unchanged Mail Ballot Delivery

Why it matters locally: The Supreme Court's decision allows Illinois election offices, including the Cook County Government and DuPage County Government Administration Building, to proceed with their original mail ballot distribution plans without having to adapt to new U.S. Postal Service rules. This ensures established procedures for voters across the state can continue as planned.

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WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has cleared the way for election offices across the country to mail ballots according to their original schedules and procedures. This decision means thousands of election offices will not need to alter their planned mail ballot distribution methods. New rules from the U.S. Postal Service, implemented at a late stage, will not apply to these mailings. Election officials can now proceed with their established processes for sending out ballots to voters.