Supreme Court Validates Mail-In Ballots | Washington DC News

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

The Supreme Court just ruled that states can count mail-in ballots received a few days after Election Day—as long as they were postmarked on time—sending a major signal that existing state voting rules are protected. This decision counters ongoing legal challenges in over half the states and Washington D.C., and comes amid former President Trump’s repeated claims of widespread mail-in ballot fraud, despite scant evidence. The ruling, stemming from a Mississippi case, provides clarity and stability for election officials ahead of the midterms, avoiding last-minute rule changes and affirming…