Weekly Brew: July 3, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Mississippi's absentee ballot return law in a 5-4 decision, ruling that federal law does not preempt the state's policy allowing ballots to be received up to five days after Election Day. The ruling in Watson v. Republican National Committee permits Mississippi to remain among 14 states with similar extended ballot receipt periods.
Key Points
- Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold Mississippi's five-day post-election absentee ballot acceptance window
- Decision clarifies that federal law does not preempt state absentee voting procedures
- Mississippi joins 14 other states permitted to accept ballots beyond Election Day