Map Shows When Mail-In Ballots Must Arrive in Each State
Summary
The Supreme Court stopped new mail-in ballot rules backed by President Trump from starting in the 2026 elections, so states will keep using their current mail ballot deadlines. Most states require ballots to arrive by Election Day, but some accept ballots arriving days later if properly postmarked.Key Facts
- President Trump signed an executive order in March 2024 to add rules for mail ballots, including voter-specific bar codes and official envelopes.
- The Supreme Court said the Postal Service did not have enough time to apply these new rules by 2026.
- 35 states require mail-in ballots to arrive by Election Day.
- 15 states accept ballots received after Election Day if they have a valid postmark.
- Louisiana requires ballots to arrive by 4:30 p.m. the day before Election Day.
- Illinois accepts ballots up to 14 days after Election Day.
- Kansas currently allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive within three days due to a court order.
- No state allows hand-delivered ballots after Election Day.
- Military and overseas voters may have different rules for mail ballots.
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