Center for Election Innovation and Research

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of counting mail-in ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later. David Becker of the Center for Election Innovation and Research discussed the decision with CBS News.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day even if they arrive up to five days later. The decision rejected the Republican National Committee's challenge to Mississippi's election rules, affirming that federal law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day and allowing states to set their own receipt timelines.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry postponed House primaries after the Supreme Court ruled the state's redistricting map unconstitutional, causing chaos among Republicans and legal challenges. The decision creates a narrow window for gerrymandering and leaves candidates uncertain, while other races like the Senate primary proceed as scheduled.