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Supreme Court hears mail-in ballot case that could impact the midterms

Supreme Court hears mail-in ballot case that could impact the midterms

Summary

The Supreme Court is considering a case about how mail-in ballots are counted in the upcoming elections. The case challenges whether ballots postmarked by Election Day but arriving later should be counted.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court heard a case about counting mail-in ballots.
  • Some states count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day if they have the correct postmark date.
  • The Republican National Committee is challenging this counting procedure.
  • The decision could affect how mail-in ballots are handled in the upcoming elections.
  • Nate Persily, an expert from Stanford University, discussed the case details.

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