Supreme Court Rules on Mail-In Ballots | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

The Supreme Court just delivered a major win for mail-in ballot supporters, ruling 5-4 that states can count ballots postmarked by Election Day—even if they arrive later—as long as they’re received within a reasonable window. The decision, led by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, upholds federal law while leaving room for Congress to set a national standard. Justice Alito’s dissent warns of election integrity risks, echoing Trump’s push for the SAVE America Act and the RNC’s call to return to Election Day as a strict cutoff. The ruling eases pressure on election officials and stems from a…