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Supreme Court Rules Late Mail-In Ballots Allowed | Lexington News
The Supreme Court just sided with states, ruling that mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day can still be counted — a major win for 13 states including Mississippi that allow a grace period. In a 5-4 decision, the Court said federal law doesn’t block this practice, emphasizing that voters’ intent is cast at ballot drop-off, not receipt. Justice Barrett’s majority opinion leaves room for Congress to set a national deadline, while dissenters warned against post-Election Day counting. This ruling could reshape mail-in voting in future elections amid ongoing national debates. Support the…
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