With just 25 days until the general election, voting rights are under immense strain, particularly in the South, where Hurricanes Helene and Milton have severely disrupted election planning. North Carolina's election board made special accommodations for voters in 13 counties affected by Helene, while in South Carolina, a judge extended the voter registration deadline to Oct. 14.

However, Georgia and Florida saw similar requests denied, sparking concern for those affected by the storms. In other legal news, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a fringe right-wing theory that could have handed state legislators full control over federal elections. Meanwhile, a Georgia judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the conduct of three MAGA members of the state's election board, although an appeal is expected.

With over 200 election-related lawsuits filed nationwide this cycle, voting access remains a key issue as the country prepares to head to the polls on Nov. 5.

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