“The appeals court today granted a stay of a decision earlier this week by U.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley that ordered Husted to count provisional ballots cast by voters that may have lacked the proper identification on the ballot envelope. The number of affected votes is estimated to be very small – from a few hundred up to 2,000 or so. “Husted said his position has been vindicated. ‘I am pleased that the court has once again ruled to uphold consistent standards and to maintain the integrity of Ohio’s elections process,’ he said in a statement.” More here.
“The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted in a legal battle over counting provisional ballots cast in the Nov. 6 election.