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Supreme Court Upholds Late Mail-In Ballots | Durham News
The Supreme Court just ruled that states can count mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day—keeping Mississippi’s law intact and rejecting claims those votes are automatically invalid. In a 5-4 decision, the Court affirmed states’ authority to set when ballots must be received, not just when they must be mailed. This victory for voting access underscores that late-arriving ballots aren’t inherently fraudulent—especially since mail delivery is often unpredictable. While the ruling preserves state control over election rules, it also opens the door for continued efforts to restrict voting…
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