The judge also denied a request from a state representative, who has pushed conspiracy theories, to order the elections commission to withdraw its guidance to clerks about absentee ballots from members of the military.

A judge says the county board of supervisors overstepped its legal authority by ordering the county recorder to count all the ballots cast in Tuesday’s election rather than the small sample required by state law.

The marquee races are taking place in swing states like Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, all of which could help determine the outcome of the 2024 presidential contest.

Both President Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are hoping to provide their parties late boosts on the last full day of campaigning before midterm elections that could reshape the balance of power in Washington.