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R.N.C. Targets Mail Voting in Supreme Court Case

3/23/2026

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The Republican National Committee (R.N.C.) is pursuing a Supreme Court case to limit mail voting.
Historically, Republicans gained more from mail voting prior to the 2020 election.
In the 2000 election, the R.N.C.'s actions may have influenced George W. Bush's narrow victory over Al Gore, as Bush led by 739 votes from overseas absentee ballots received after Election Day, while his overall Florida margin was only 537 votes.
During the recount, Al Gore favored strict interpretations of state law, while George W. Bush sought leniency for overseas military voters.

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Story summary

The Republican National Committee (R.N.C.) is pursuing a Supreme Court case to limit mail voting.
Historically, Republicans gained more from mail voting prior to the 2020 election.
In the 2000 election, the R.N.C.'s actions may have influenced George W. Bush's narrow victory over Al Gore, as Bush led by 739 votes from overseas absentee ballots received after Election Day, while his overall Florida margin was only 537 votes.
During the recount, Al Gore favored strict interpretations of state law, while George W. Bush sought leniency for overseas military voters.