A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Justice Department’s request for California to set aside disputed ballots received in the midterm election.

The 2-1 ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel is the latest setback for the Trump administration’s efforts to assert control over state-run elections.

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