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Supreme Court Rules on Late Mail Ballots | Portland News
The Supreme Court just ruled that states can count mail-in ballots received after Election Day—as long as they were postmarked by then—sparking relief for election officials and siding with states that already allowed this practice. The decision, stemming from a Mississippi case, overturns a federal appeals court ruling and clears the way for over half the states and D.C. to maintain flexible ballot deadlines. While it’s a win for election integrity in many places, it also comes amid ongoing political debate, especially with former President Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud…
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