Supreme Court Upholds Mail Voting Order for Midterm Elections

Why it matters locally: The Supreme Court's decision on mail voting will directly impact how Wisconsin elections officials manage the upcoming midterm elections, as the state has provisions for absentee voting by mail and must integrate these changes within a tight timeframe.

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WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has affirmed a mail voting order, enabling its implementation for the upcoming midterm elections. The U.S. Postal Service provided details last week on how it plans to execute the order. States face a tight timeframe for integrating these changes, as several jurisdictions plan to dispatch mail ballots to voters within weeks.