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Federal Courts and Election Postponements

The role of federal courts in postponing or extending federal elections, particularly during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Feb 4, 2026

How have courts handled post‑2020 election fraud claims and what standards of proof did judges apply?

across the country overwhelmingly rejected , either on procedural grounds like standing and timeliness or on the merits after evidentiary hearings, finding plaintiffs’ proofs speculative, unverified, ...

Jan 16, 2026

How have federal courts ruled when state officials postponed or extended federal elections during crises?

Federal courts have repeatedly shown reluctance to order postponements or broad extensions of federal elections and generally defer to state officials, state courts, and Congress unless a clear consti...