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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case challenging whether states can count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, a practice currently allowed in about 20 states, including Mississippi, which is contesting a law that grants a five-day grace period for mail ballots. The case could impact voting procedures and the counting of late-arriving ballots in future elections.
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether states can continue to count late-arriving mail ballots, a contentious issue linked to election laws and political debates, with a decision expected by late June to impact future elections.
An appeals court in Pennsylvania ruled that mail ballots cannot be discarded solely because of misdated envelopes, citing that such a requirement violates voters' rights and offers little benefit in preventing fraud, potentially impacting future elections.
A second federal judge has blocked additional provisions of President Trump's voting-related executive order, including requirements for proof of citizenship when registering to vote and restrictions on counting mail ballots postmarked by Election Day, affirming that states have the constitutional authority over election rules.
The Supreme Court will review a case challenging Illinois's practice of counting mail ballots received after Election Day, focusing on who has standing to sue, with the case set for the upcoming term in October. The lawsuit, filed by GOP figures including Rep. Michael Bost, was dismissed by lower courts due to lack of standing, but the Supreme Court's consideration could impact election law practices.
Bucks County Republicans protested against Democratic commissioners for voting to count undated or misdated mail ballots, defying a state Supreme Court ruling. The controversy is linked to the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race recount. Democratic Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia's comments about violating the law to highlight the issue sparked backlash, leading to calls for her and fellow commissioner Bob Harvie's resignation. The protest reflects broader frustrations with election processes in the county.
In Pennsylvania, legal battles over the use of mail ballots in elections persist, highlighting ongoing disputes about voting procedures and election integrity.
Recent litigation in Pennsylvania has clarified that mail ballots will be rejected if voters fail to properly date affidavits, but voters can use provisional ballots on Election Day if they make mistakes. With 390,000 mail ballots outstanding, many provisional ballots are expected, potentially favoring Democrats. About 35,000 voters may use provisional ballots if they don't return their mail ballots. The handling of these ballots could impact election results and lead to further legal scrutiny.
The Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign have filed a federal lawsuit to prevent Nevada from counting mail ballots received after Election Day, arguing it violates federal law. This challenge is part of a broader GOP effort to shorten mail ballot return windows, which Democrats argue suppresses voter participation. Nevada's universal mail voting program, established in 2021, allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within four days after. Critics say the GOP's push could disenfranchise military and other voters who rely on mail ballots.