Supreme Court Allows Ballots Cast On Time To Be Counted After Election Day

Americans Call For Election Integrity Even As Supreme Court Allows States To Count Post-Deadline Ballots

By Manzanita Miller In light of the Supreme Court’s controversial decision to allow states to continue to count mail-in ballots that arrive in the days following Election Day, President Donald Trump is pushing for Sente Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, legislation designed to greatly enhance election integrity.   The Supreme Court handed down a 5-4 decision on June 29 that will allow states to continue their dubious practice of counting…

Supreme Court Allows Ballots Cast On Time To Be Counted After Election Day

On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court, in Watson v. Republican National Committee, allowed Mississippi ballots cast on time to be counted after Election Day, as permitted under state law. The decision respects longstanding absentee ballot receipt rules. It also protects Native voters who are disproportionately affected by a dearth of voter services and postal delays beyond their control. An amicus brief on behalf of the National Congress of Americ…