Courts could see wave of election lawsuits, but experts say bar to change outcome is high

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Supreme Court stepped into the 2000 presidential race, Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Al Gore were separated by a razor-thin margin. The court’s decision to halt the recount of votes in Florida effectively delivered the election to Bush and shaped the nation’s future.

The case is perhaps the most notable modern example of the judicial branch having a direct involvement after an election, but it’s not the only...