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Supreme Court hears GOP challenge, Trump claims mail ballot fraud

6/11/2026

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The Supreme Court is hearing the Watson case, a GOP-backed challenge to bar post-Election Day mail ballots.
President Donald Trump and Republican leaders allege fraud in California’s primary mail-ballot count.
California law permits ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to seven days later after verification.
Polls show voter confidence in November elections has fallen, especially among Democrats and independents fearing Trump may refuse a loss.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court is hearing the Watson case, a GOP-backed challenge to bar post-Election Day mail ballots.
President Donald Trump and Republican leaders allege fraud in California’s primary mail-ballot count.
California law permits ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted up to seven days later after verification.
Polls show voter confidence in November elections has fallen, especially among Democrats and independents fearing Trump may refuse a loss.