Supreme Court Upholds Late Mail-In Ballots | Vancouver News

The Supreme Court just ruled that states can count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day—even if they arrive after the deadline—as long as they’re received within a reasonable window. In a 5-4 decision, the Court sided with states like Mississippi that already allowed this, upholding existing laws and giving election officials a major reprieve before the next election cycle. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the opinion, emphasizing that federal law sets Election Day, not delivery deadlines—and if Congress wants to change that, it’s their job. The ruling shuts down former President Trump’s repeated claims of fraud, which he called a “tremendous loss,” despite no evidence supporting his allegations. The decision also reverses a lower court ruling against Mississippi’s law, easing administrative chaos for election workers and keeping voting rules consistent across states. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d97b65a0adcafa1