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Supreme Court Greenlights Late Mail-In Ballots | Topeka News
The Supreme Court just sided with states allowing mail-in ballots to be counted even if they arrive after Election Day, in a 5-4 ruling that could reshape how votes are processed nationwide. Writing for the majority, Justice Amy Coney Barrett argued that federal law doesn’t block states from giving ballots a short grace period — as long as they’re postmarked by Election Day — since voters’ intent is cast on Election Day, not when the ballot physically arrives. The dissent, led by Justice Alito, warned that this could confuse voters and undermine election integrity. With 13 states already…
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