In a significant day for political campaigns, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump conducted rallies in Wisconsin, highlighting the importance of this battleground state as the November 5 election approaches. Both candidates are ramping up their efforts to secure votes in key states.

Additionally, a notable decision came from the Supreme Court regarding Pennsylvania's election procedures, specifically concerning the issue of 'naked ballots.' In a unanimous decision, the Court upheld a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that requires the acceptance of provisional ballots. This judgement dismisses the plea from two Republican-aligned groups who were seeking a stay against this decision. The court's ruling aims to ensure that voters who fail to properly seal their mail-in ballots in the required secrecy envelope will still have their votes counted, as these would be regarded as provisional ballots.

This ruling is particularly critical as it directly impacts how votes are counted in Pennsylvania, a pivotal swing state in U.S. elections. The decision is perceived as a setback for the Republican Party, which had argued that the acceptance of 'naked ballots' could lead to potential issues of voter fraud and election security. Meanwhile, proponents of the ruling argue that it helps in reducing voter disenfranchisement and ensuring that minor errors on ballot handling do not invalidate a citizen's vote.

The events in Wisconsin and the Supreme Court ruling are both pivotal as the U.S. gears up for upcoming elections, reflecting the ongoing tussles and strategic moves defining the American political landscape.