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SCOTUS rebuffs GOP bid to block counting of late-arriving mail ballots
By ABC News at KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
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Why this matters in The El Paso
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold Mississippi's law on counting late-arriving mail ballots has implications for El Paso voters who rely heavily on mail-in ballots. In El Paso, where many residents may face challenges in getting to the polls on Election Day, the ability to accept ballots postmarked by Election Day can increase voter participation. This ruling allows Texas, which has its own rules for handling late-arriving mail ballots, to continue providing a grace period for voters. El Paso election officials will likely continue to accept mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day, ensuring that the voices of local residents are heard in the upcoming midterm elections. The decision also underscores the importance of state and local control over election policies, which can be tailored to meet the unique needs of communities like El Paso.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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