Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge

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View in Browser Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge June 29, 2026 The decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive and be counted some number of days after the election, provided they are postmarked by Election Day. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.