Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Ballot Grace Period | Jackson News

The Supreme Court just sided with Mississippi, letting absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day arrive up to five days later — a win for voters who want time to make final decisions. Critics, including Governor Tate Reeves, argue this delay could erode public trust, but Secretary of State Michael Watson says states deserve flexibility under federal law. With lawmakers eyeing another push to shorten the deadline by 2027, the debate centers on balancing voter access with election integrity — and whether a few extra days really matters for democracy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/8f4ac6a1f06bba38