Supreme Court Rules Mail Ballots Valid | Sacramento News

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

The Supreme Court just sided with mail-in ballot counting, ruling 5-4 that states can count ballots postmarked by Election Day—even if they arrive later—as long as they’re legally submitted. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, joined by liberal justices and Chief Justice Roberts, said federal law only sets Election Day, not the deadline for receipt. The decision, which rejected a GOP-backed challenge, has ignited fierce debate: while RNC chairman warns of chaos, President Trump calls it a “tremendous loss” and pushes for stricter voting laws. But the divide isn’t black-and-white—Mississippi’s GOP…