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Supreme Court says states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Melissa Quinn , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Supreme Court's decision rejected the GOP challenge, permitting states to count these ballots.
A recent Supreme Court decision has allowed states to count mail ballots received after Election Day, as long as they were cast on time. This ruling came after a challenge to a Mississippi law regarding late-arriving ballots. The case, known as Watson v.
Republican National Committee, was closely watched due to its potential impact on election procedures. The Supreme Court's decision rejected the GOP challenge, permitting states to count these ballots. For more information on this ruling and its implications, readers can refer to the source, CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW, which provides further details on the Supreme Court's decision.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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