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Supreme Court Lets Late Mail Votes Count | Bend News
The Supreme Court just sided with mail-in ballot advocates in a major 5-4 ruling, affirming states can count ballots arriving after Election Day—as long as they’re postmarked by then—opening the door for more voters to have their voices heard despite postal delays. The decision, in the case RNC v. Watson, upholds Mississippi’s five-day grace period and similar laws in 13 other states, emphasizing that voters’ intent is cast at ballot drop-off, not receipt. While critics argue for stricter deadlines to ensure election clarity, supporters see this as a vital safeguard against…
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