(Adnkronos) – The United States Supreme Court appears poised to limit the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day, a decision that could significantly impact electoral procedures ahead of the midterm elections and would represent a victory for Donald Trump, who has long been critical of mail-in voting, calling it “corrupt” and “incompatible with democracy.” The Washington Post reports this. At the heart of the case is a Mississippi law that allows ballots to be counted up to five days after polls close, provided they are mailed by Election Day.
During the hearing, several conservative justices showed support for the arguments of Republican and libertarian groups, who contend that federal law sets a precise date for elections, thereby excluding the counting of ballots received afterward. Justice Samuel Alito highlighted the difficulties in defining when a ballot can be considered valid, raising doubts about the time margins granted to states.
Mississippi and the other parties involved defended the legislation, arguing that modifying it close to the elections could create disorder and that federal law only requires ballots to be sent by Election Day, not received by it. The ruling is expected by summer and could have repercussions on electoral rules in several states.
