“In light of the tremendous loss in the Supreme Court today concerning Voter's Rights, and the fact that "people's" votes are allowed to be counted LONG AFTER an Election is over, it is more important than ever to pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT.
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Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi Law Counting Mail Ballots Postmarked by Election Day
June 29, 2026
On June 29, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Watson v. Republican National Committee that states may count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day even if they arrive afterward, rejecting a Republican challenge to Mississippi's law allowing receipt up to five business days after the election. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote the majority opinion, joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and the court's three Democratic appointees, holding that federal "election-day" statutes set a deadline for casting ballots but do not bar states from counting ballots received later. Justices Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh dissented. The RNC, the Mississippi Republican Party, and the Libertarian Party of Mississippi had challenged the grace period, which is one of roughly 18 similar state laws. The decision was a defeat for President Trump and Republicans, who had pushed to require ballots be received by Election Day.
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“While I oppose the practice of counting ballots received after Election Day, the principle of federalism is a core tenet of my conservatism.
“This ruling is another significant win for voters and democracy. It's a win for military service members and citizens living overseas who can cast their ballot with confidence, knowing that their voice will be heard.
“I am hopeful that the Mississippi Legislature will take this opportunity to amend the law and require absentee ballots be received on the same day ballots are cast at the polling place.
“Washington's ballot return deadline means that the thousands of voters whose ballots are postmarked on time but received after Election Day still have their voices heard.
“While we continue to see unprecedented efforts to interfere with elections from the Trump Administration, it is a relief to see federal courts make clear that these attacks on mail and absentee voting are clearly illegal and unconstitutional.
“Today's ruling is an important victory for voters, but efforts to undermine confidence in our elections and restrict access to the ballot continue.