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Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
By Mark Sherman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.The 5-4 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 an...
Key takeaway The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
In Alamo Heights , where residents take pride in their civic engagement, the Supreme Court's ruling on late-arriving mailed ballots has significant implications for local election officials. With the 2026 midterm congressional elections approaching, the decision spares Bexar County officials from having to revamp their ballot rules, ensuring a smoother voting process for residents. The ruling also affects military and overseas voters from Alamo Heights, who will continue to have more forgiving deadlines for their mailed ballots. As the community looks to the upcoming elections, it's crucial for local voters to understand the rules and deadlines for submitting their ballots, and for election officials to ensure that the voting process is fair, secure, and accessible to all residents. The Supreme Court's decision will likely influence the conversation around election integrity and voting access in Alamo Heights and beyond.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.The 5-4 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 an...
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