Justices Appear Open to Challenge of Mail-In Ballot Rules by Illinois Politician NYT | Top Stories Abbie VanSickle 9 October 2025 at 02:03 A majority of the court appeared sympathetic to the argument that political candidates should be able to sue over their states’ election laws. The case is one of several lodged by allies of President Trump. © Scott Olson/Getty ImagesUnder Illinois law, ballots postmarked by Election Day are counted if they are received up to 14 days later.