A federal appeals court has ruled that a key voting restriction in a state must be paused ahead of the midterm elections, allowing voters to request mail-in ballots more easily. The decision reverses a lower court’s order and comes as election officials prepare to send ballots to millions of voters. Legal challenges over voting access remain unresolved in several states, with courts weighing rules on ballot deadlines and voter identification. The ruling could impact turnout in a closely watched election season.
Order comes days before ballots go out for the midterms.
