Justice · Washington, D.C., United States · United States of America · November 3, 2026

Supreme Court rejects bid to set aside California ballots

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 2, 6:18 PM ET

The Supreme Court refused Trump's request to stop California counting about 20,000 disputed ballots. The administration claimed they included non-citizens. The ruling essentially ends the bid to disqualify them.

Why it matters

California's votes will be counted in full for control of Congress.

Background

The administration had questioned the eligibility of voters on a list.

The story so far

1. Oct 23Two former FBI officials charged over Hunter Biden laptop testimony
2. Oct 27Comey charged a third time; judge tosses charges against ex-FBI officials
3. Nov 1Judge bars Trump administration from threatening election officials
4. Nov 2Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots
5. Nov 3Supreme Court rejects bid to set aside California ballots

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 2, 10:32 PM ET
• DW ↗Nov 2, 6:18 PM ET

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