Supreme Court weighs late ballots and the fate of early voting

At oral arguments, the Supreme Court weighed whether states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day; the DOJ and the RNC urged striking down Mississippi’s law that allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to five days later, a ruling that could affect about 30 states. Justices pressed whether the same logic would also bar counting ballots before Election Day, highlighting the importance of early voting for millions. While advocates said early voting remains permissible, several justices signaled concerns about equating late-ballot rules with early-voting practices. A ruling is expected by late June and could reshape how elections are run this year.