Stephen Richer

Stephen Richer is a legal fellow at the Cato Institute, the CEO of Republic Affairs, and the former elected Maricopa County Recorder.

Contributions

Election 2026
Voting Rights and Elections
Judicial Interpretation

How Courts Evaluate Election Day Requests to Keep Polls Open Late

Various factors, including the harm to voters and the option for tailored and limited relief, play into whether judges will allow voting to continue past the scheduled closing time.

By Stephen Richer , Adam Ginsburg

Alabama
Arizona
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Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Texas
Nevada
Mississippi
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
New York

May 11, 2026