Supreme Court To Hear Case On State Authority Over Federal Elections

The Supreme Court will review Moore v. Harper, a case from North Carolina challenging the state's congressional map due to gerrymandering. The case could significantly impact voting rights and election laws by potentially increasing state legislatures' power over elections, limiting state court oversight. This has raised concerns among both Democrats and some Republicans about the future of democracy. The case is expected to be a major issue in the next Supreme Court term, which will also mark Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's first term.

In what ways could the Supreme Court's decision in this case reshape the landscape of election law?

What role do state courts currently play in overseeing congressional elections, and how might this change if the court rules in favor of the North Carolina Republican lawmakers?