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Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots
By Noreen O'Donnell and Danielle Abreu at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states should be allowed to count ballots that are mailed on time but arrive after Election Day.
In a 5-4 decision, the high court rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots t...
Key takeaway In a 5-4 decision, the high court rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots t...
Why this matters in Frisco News
The Supreme Court's decision to allow states to count late-arriving mailed ballots will have a direct impact on the voting process in Texas, where mail ballots can be counted if they are postmarked by Election Day and arrive within a certain timeframe. This ruling spares Texas election officials from having to change their ballot rules ahead of the 2026 midterm congressional elections, providing stability and consistency for voters. With rural areas in Texas often experiencing mail delays, this decision will help ensure that the votes of these residents are counted. The fact that Texas is among the states with deadlines after Election Day, along with other large states like California and New York, underscores the significance of this ruling for the state's electoral process. As the 2026 elections approach, Texas voters can expect a smoother and more reliable voting process, thanks to the clarity provided by this Supreme Court decision.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states should be allowed to count ballots that are mailed on time but arrive after Election Day.
In a 5-4 decision, the high court rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots t...
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