Supreme Court Rules on Postmarked Ballots | San Antonio News

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

The Supreme Court just sided with states on mail-in ballots, ruling that ballots postmarked by Election Day can still be counted—even if they arrive later. In a 5-4 decision, the Court upheld Mississippi’s law allowing ballots to be counted up to five business days after Election Day, rejecting a lower court’s stricter interpretation of federal law. This victory protects over half the states and D.C., letting them keep their current systems. The ruling doesn’t address fraud claims but reinforces states’ authority to set their own timelines as long as ballots are postmarked on time. Justice…