SUPREME COURT AGREES TO HEAR MIKE BOST’S CASE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY

MURPHYSBORO, IL – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) and Judicial Watch announced today that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear their case challenging Illinois’ statute that extends Election Day for 14 days beyond the date established by federal law.

“With the American people’s confidence in our elections at a discouraging low point, it’s more important than ever we work to restore their trust,” said Bost. “I believe a big part of that effort is ensuring all votes are tallied by Election Day, not days or weeks later. I am thankful the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear my appeal of Illinois’ election law. This is a critical moment for the rule of law and election integrity.”

“It is an injustice that the courts would deny a federal candidate the ability to challenge an election provision that could lead to illegal votes being cast and counted for two weeks AFTER Election Day. The Supreme Court’s decision to hear this case is a critical opportunity to uphold federal law, protect voter rights, and ensure election integrity. Illinois’ 14-day extension of Election Day thwarts federal law, violates the civil rights of voters, and invites fraud,” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton.

Illinois’ election law allows vote-by-mail ballots received up to 14 days after the polls close on Election Day to be counted as if received on or before Election Day. Vote-by-mail ballots without postmarks can also be counted up to 14 calendar days after Election Day if they are dated on or before Election Day.

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals had previously denied standing for the legal challenge to Illinois’ practice of counting ballots received after Election Day. Bost’s election integrity lawsuit was initially filed on May 25, 2022. You can read the complaint here.

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BOST ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S HISTORIC VICTORY

MURPHYSBORO, IL – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today released the following statement regarding President Trump’s historic victory:

“Donald J. Trump has completed a political comeback for the ages. After being written off by the Beltway pundits and pollsters, he connected with the American people like no other candidate could and earned the first non-consecutive presidential terms in over 130 years. The American people are desperate for fearless leadership, secure borders, a strong economy, and an end to the woke nonsense. I’m confident that President-Elect Donald Trump will deliver on all fronts. Congratulations to President-Elect Trump and Vice President-Elect Vance; I look forward to working together to Make America Great Again!”

BOST ISSUES STATEMENT ON JOE BIDEN ENDING HIS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

MURPHYSBORO, IL – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today released the following statement following Joe Biden ending his presidential campaign:

“Republicans in Congress and concerned citizens across America have questioned President Biden’s fitness for office for months,” said Bost. “After dismissing those concerns at every turn, Biden’s allies have now forced him out of the campaign in hopes of salvaging races up and down the ballot. Unfortunately for them, it’s too late. The American people are hungry for change and for real leadership, and you aren’t going to get that from Vice President Harris or any of the other top Democrats who helped create this mess in the first place. President Trump is the clear front runner heading into November, regardless of who the Democrats nominate at their convention.”

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BOST MAKES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S TRIAL VERDICT

“Yesterday we witnessed the end stage of a political witch hunt. I believe President Trump’s position will only be strengthened with Americans around the country who won’t be fooled by the results of this sham trial. We are fed up with the election interference of vindictive liberals. I proudly stand with Donald Trump and will continue working as hard as possible to ensure he wins re-election and Makes America Great Again.”