Immediately after the ruling was announced, Republican Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson specified on X (formerly Twitter) that “the 5th Circuit Panel’s opinion will not take effect until at least November 18th, meaning this will not affect the November 5th General Election.”
“My team and I will continue to digest the opinion and explore all available legal options,” added Watson, whose office oversees elections in the state.
According to Rule 40 and Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, the 5th Circuit Panel's opinion will not take effect until at least November 18th, meaning this will not affect the November 5th General Election.
My team and I will continue to digest the opinion and…
— Secretary Michael Watson (@MichaelWatsonMS) October 25, 2024
National Public Radio (NPR) likewise reported that the ruling “is not in effect immediately, and the judges sent the issue back to a lower court for further consideration.”
“The decision is likely to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court,” NPR added.
This does NOT apply to this years election, only "future" elections.
Correct.
Immediately after the ruling was announced, Republican Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson specified on X (formerly Twitter) that “the 5th Circuit Panel’s opinion will not take effect until at least November 18th, meaning this will not affect the November 5th General Election.”
“My team and I will continue to digest the opinion and explore all available legal options,” added Watson, whose office oversees elections in the state.
According to Rule 40 and Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, the 5th Circuit Panel's opinion will not take effect until at least November 18th, meaning this will not affect the November 5th General Election.
My team and I will continue to digest the opinion and…
— Secretary Michael Watson (@MichaelWatsonMS) October 25, 2024 National Public Radio (NPR) likewise reported that the ruling “is not in effect immediately, and the judges sent the issue back to a lower court for further consideration.”
“The decision is likely to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court,” NPR added.