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RNC Challenges Mississippi Mail-In Ballot Law in Supreme Court

3/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Republican National Committee (RNC) is challenging Mississippi's mail-in ballot law that counts ballots postmarked by Election Day up to five days later.
RNC Chairman Mike Hurst says the policy undermines election integrity.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard Watson v. RNC, which could affect similar laws in about a dozen states.
The RNC is pursuing broader legal efforts to tighten voting rules, including proof of citizenship and voter ID.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. Supreme Court's 2020 ruling in Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee addressed Arizona's voting laws, which were found to disproportionately impact minority voters. This case underscored ongoing tensions between state regulations and federal oversight. The Republican National Committee's recent challenge against Mississippi's mail-in ballot law continues this debate, potentially reshaping voter ID laws and access to elections nationwide.

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Story summary

The Republican National Committee (RNC) is challenging Mississippi's mail-in ballot law that counts ballots postmarked by Election Day up to five days later.
RNC Chairman Mike Hurst says the policy undermines election integrity.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard Watson v. RNC, which could affect similar laws in about a dozen states.
The RNC is pursuing broader legal efforts to tighten voting rules, including proof of citizenship and voter ID.

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