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Supreme Court Lets Late Mail-In Ballots Count | Concord News
The Supreme Court just sided with voters in a landmark ruling: mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted—even if they arrive later. In a 5-4 decision, justices affirmed that states can extend their ballot deadlines, protecting voters from being disenfranchised by unreliable mail service. The ruling, penned by Justice Barrett, emphasized that voters’ choices are made at the ballot box, not when the ballot arrives. Dissenting justices warned that allowing late ballots could undermine Election Day’s integrity. This decision preserves state flexibility for now, though…
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