US Supreme Court could end Oregon’s practice of accepting ballots post Election Day
The US Supreme Court is considering a case that could end Oregon's practice of accepting ballots postmarked on or before Election Day but arriving after. If the court rules against the practice, Oregon and 13 other states would have to change their voting procedures, potentially affecting the upcoming elections.
The US Supreme Court heard arguments in a case challenging a Mississippi law that allows mailed ballots to be counted if they arrive after Election Day. Oregon officials are watching the case closely, as the state's own law allowing late ballots could be impacted. The law, which went into effect in 2022, allows ballots to be accepted if they arrive up to a week after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked on or before the election. Oregon elections officials do not anticipate a significant impact if the court invalidates the practice. The state has a history of conducting elections by mail, and data shows that few voters rely on the extra time to submit their ballots.
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