Some state officials say shifting mail ballot deadline will complicate plans for November elections
US state officials are concerned that a potential change to mail ballot deadlines could complicate plans for the November elections. The Supreme Court is considering a case that could impact the rules for counting mail ballots that arrive after Election Day.
The US Supreme Court heard arguments over whether to prevent states from counting mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar instructed his staff to prepare for potential changes to the election rules. Election officials in 14 states that allow mail ballots to be counted if they arrive after Election Day are watching the case closely. The Republican National Committee sued to overturn Mississippi's law permitting the counting of mail ballots postmarked by Election Day that arrive up to five days later. A ruling in June could disrupt election planning, as many offices have already printed materials with the current deadlines. Election administrators would have to scramble to reprint materials and inform voters of any changes. The case revolves around a fraction of ballots, but the impact could be significant, particularly in states with large distances or isolated communities.
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