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Supreme Court Decision Could Impact Mail Voting Rules Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Supreme Court is set to rule on whether states can count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. This decision could significantly reshape mail voting regulations in over a dozen states as the 2026 midterms approach.

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