Supreme Court Weighs Mail-In Ballot Rules

The US Supreme Court deliberates on a challenge to mail-in ballot rules, potentially altering voting procedures in multiple states. The case revolves around a Mississippi law allowing ballots postmarked by election day to be counted if they arrive within five business days. Republicans argue this contradicts federal law setting election day as the first Tuesday in November. The case originated from changes made in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic, with similar grace periods in fourteen states, Washington DC, and three territories. The Republican National Committee lost in lower court but won on appeal. Conservative justices expressed concerns about election integrity and fraud risks from late ballots, while liberal justices defended the rules, citing federal laws for military and overseas voters. Voting rights groups, military advocates, and others support Mississippi, arguing these rules assist voters facing obstacles. The state maintains voters should cast ballots by election day when postmarked, making late counting acceptable. A ruling could significantly impact mail voting nationwide, especially as Republicans also rely on it in the upcoming midterms.

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