ADRhode Island requires voters mailing their ballots to sign them in front of two witnesses or a notary. They alleged that the state had a history of fraud involving mail-in voting and that state officials must use the political, not judicial, process to make changes. Since the witness requirement was not used in the June primary, the Supreme Court’s order said, “many Rhode Island voters may well” believe it is not required for future elections. John Marion, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, said the organization is “thrilled that the Supreme Court agreed not to stay the consent decree. Because of this order hundreds of thousands of Rhode Island voters will be able to safely cast their ballots without risking their health.”The case is Republican National Committee v. Common Cause.

Source: Washington Post August 13, 2020 16:10 UTC