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Supreme Court Considers Controversial Mississippi Mail-In Ballot Law

3/24/2026

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The Supreme Court is weighing a Mississippi law that counts mailed ballots sent by Election Day even if they arrive late.
This practice is used by 30 states, and justices worry about voter fraud despite a lack of evidence.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the Solicitor General for misrepresenting historical sources.
A ruling overturning this policy would come before the midterm elections and raise concerns about adherence to the Purcell principle.

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The Supreme Court is weighing a Mississippi law that counts mailed ballots sent by Election Day even if they arrive late.
This practice is used by 30 states, and justices worry about voter fraud despite a lack of evidence.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the Solicitor General for misrepresenting historical sources.
A ruling overturning this policy would come before the midterm elections and raise concerns about adherence to the Purcell principle.