The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 1, 2026

In a Surprising Pro-Voter Decision, the U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Mississippi’s Five-Day Mail-In Ballot Grace Period After Election Day
The U.S. Supreme Court surprisingly upheld Mississippi’s law allowing eligible mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after election day. The decision protects voters in the 29 states which allow receipt of absentee, mail-in, or overseas UOCAVA ballots after election day, if postmarked on or before that day.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

U.S. Supreme Court - Opinion in Watson v Republican National Committee
U.S. Supreme Court - Docket in Watson v Republican National Committee

SCOTUSBlog - Justices uphold state law allowing for late-arriving mail-in ballots
Brennan Center for Justice - Friend-of-the-Court Brief in Watson v. Republican National Committee
National Conference of State Legislatures - Receipt and Postmark Deadlines for Absentee/Mail Ballots

Related ADM Reports:

American Democracy Minute - March 23rd, U.S. Supreme Court Hears Mississippi Case Which Could Impact Mail-in Ballots in 14 or More States

American Democracy Minute - The Supreme Court’s Conservatives Appear Likely to End Mail-In Ballot Grace Periods, Affecting Dozens of State Laws and Millions of Voters

Groups Taking Action:
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC, ACLU MS, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Campaign Legal Center

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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