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Supreme Court rules that mail-in ballots can be counted after Election Day in blow to GOP

Supreme Court rules that mail-in ballots can be counted after Election Day in blow to GOP

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court decided that mail-in ballots are allowed to be counted if they are sent by Election Day, even if they arrive later. This ruling came in a close 5-4 vote and rejected a challenge by Republicans against a Mississippi voting law.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court made the decision on a Monday.
  • The vote was 5 in favor and 4 against.
  • The ruling says mail-in ballots can be counted after Election Day as long as they were mailed by Election Day.
  • This decision prevents a change sought by the Republican Party.
  • The case involved a law from Mississippi about counting mail-in votes.
  • The decision affects how mail-in ballots are handled in elections.
  • The ruling was covered by CBS News.
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