U.S. Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on legality of Mississippi's absentee ballot return law
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on March 23 in Watson v. Republican National Committee, which challenges Mississippi's law allowing absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within five business days after the election. The case will determine the constitutionality of Mississippi's absentee ballot return procedures, one of 14 states with similar policies.
Key Points
- Supreme Court oral arguments scheduled for March 23 in Watson v. Republican National Committee
- Case challenges Mississippi law permitting absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to five days after election
- Ruling could affect voting procedures in Mississippi and potentially 13 other states with comparable absentee ballot policies