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Supreme Court to Decide Ballot Counting Controversy in Mississippi

3/21/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Watson v. Republican National Committee.
Mississippi's law counts ballots postmarked by Election Day if received within five days.
Opponents, including the RNC, say it violates federal law by counting ballots after Election Day.
The case underscores a partisan divide over mail-in voting, with military groups and voting rights organizations supporting retention of the grace period.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Watson v. Republican National Committee.
Mississippi's law counts ballots postmarked by Election Day if received within five days.
Opponents, including the RNC, say it violates federal law by counting ballots after Election Day.
The case underscores a partisan divide over mail-in voting, with military groups and voting rights organizations supporting retention of the grace period.