2024 Election Legal Battles and Key Judicial Races

As the 2024 U.S. election approaches, voting rules and legal battles are intensifying across several states. The U.S. Supreme Court has triggered anxiety with its recent decisions, particularly in Arizona, where it failed to clarify the 'Purcell principle' regarding last-minute voting rule changes, causing concerns about inconsistent application. In Georgia, new voting rules requiring 'reasonable inquiry' before certifying results and potential hand count matches with machine counts have sparked fears of undermining election integrity. Meanwhile, key state-level judicial races, such as those in Ohio and Michigan, are set to significantly impact future legal interpretations on crucial issues like reproductive rights and gerrymandering. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has expressed readiness for election disputes potentially reaching the Supreme Court, underscoring the high stakes and legal uncertainties surrounding the upcoming election.