Court rejects Trump administration bid to block California from counting some mail ballots
A federal appeals court refused to halt California from counting mail ballots tied to a disputed list of alleged noncitizen voters ahead of the midterms.
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what happened
The San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday turned down a request from the Trump administration. Federal authorities had sought to stop California from counting mail ballots cast by people on a list of more than 20,000 registered voters whom the government alleges are likely not US citizens.
According to Reuters, the ruling is the latest setback for Trump's effort to expand the federal role in overseeing elections. The vote takes place on November 3, and Republicans are fighting to keep control of Congress.
why it matters
For markets, the key question is whether Republicans keep control of Congress, since that shapes tax and budget policy and therefore expectations for US equities and the dollar. Court fights over voting rules usually affect markets indirectly, by adding to perceived political risk before an election.
market impact
US stocks and the dollar: risk of losing Congress control adds uncertainty ahead of the midterm vote
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- Trump administration loses push to block California votes from alleged noncitizens — Reuters, 26 October 2026 at 22:21 UTC
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