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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.

Two Republicans with the same name, Dan S. Sullivan and Dan J. Sullivan, are competing in the Alaska Senate race. The article highlights the confusion caused by their identical names on the ballot.

President Donald Trump has falsely claimed malfeasance in California's June 2 primary election, citing the state's normal process of counting mail-in ballots over weeks. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter roll data, alleging potential noncitizen voter identification.

President Donald Trump has falsely accused California's June 2 primary election of fraud, citing the state's standard multi-week mail ballot count process. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter roll data, which it claims will identify noncitizen voters, though no court has granted this request. Election officials and experts dismiss Trump's claims as baseless and part of a pattern to undermine electoral outcomes.

President Donald Trump has falsely claimed Democrats are stealing California's June 2 primary election, despite the state's normal lengthy vote-counting process. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states for unredacted voter roll data to identify noncitizen voters, but no judge has granted access. Election experts attribute Trump's claims to tactics aimed at discrediting unfavorable results.

President Donald Trump has made unfounded claims of fraud in California's June 2 primary election, citing the state's delayed vote-counting process due to mail-in ballots. The U.S. Department of Justice has joined efforts to obtain California's unredacted voter roll data, though courts have not yet granted access.

President Donald Trump has falsely accused California of election fraud in its June 2 primary, citing delayed mail-in ballot counts as evidence. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter roll data, but no federal judge has granted the request. Election experts and Democrats dismiss Trump's claims as baseless and part of familiar tactics to undermine results.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly made baseless claims of Democratic fraud in California’s June 2 primary election, despite the state’s normal slow vote-counting process due to mail-in ballots. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter roll data, but no federal judge has granted this request. Election experts attribute Trump’s allegations to tactics aimed at discrediting results.

President Donald Trump falsely accused California of election fraud in its June 2 primary, citing the state's delayed vote count due to mail-in ballots. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter rolls, while election experts dismissed Trump's claims as baseless and part of his recurring tactics.

President Donald Trump baselessly alleged malfeasance in California’s June 2 primary election, mirroring tactics from the 2020 election. California’s delayed vote count, due to mail-in ballots and security measures, is not evidence of fraud, but Trump claimed Democrats are stealing the election. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued California and 29 other states to access unredacted voter roll data, though no federal judge has granted the request.

President Donald Trump has made baseless allegations of fraud in California's June 2 primary election, citing delays in vote counting due to mail-in ballots. Election officials and experts attribute the slow count to standard procedures, not fraud, while the U.S. Department of Justice has sued California to access unredacted voter roll data.

California's ballot counting process is ongoing as the U.S. awaits results from two high-profile primaries, with 3.5 million ballots remaining uncounted. CBS News election law expert David Becker provides analysis on the situation.

OpenAI announced plans to enhance cybersecurity and combat election interference for the 2026 U.S. midterms, including deepfake watermarking and partnerships with SynthID and the Associated Press. The company emphasized tools for election officials and policies to prevent AI misuse, drawing praise from election security experts.

A redistricting battle is underway for the 2026 midterms, which will impact the balance of power in Washington, D.C. This wave of mid-decade redistricting is unprecedented in American history. The outcome will have significant implications for the country's political landscape.

The Trump administration has released a legal opinion justifying its nationwide voter data collection efforts, citing federal election laws and the 1960 Civil Rights Act. The move has been met with resistance from election officials and criticism from experts, who argue that the executive branch has no constitutional role in vetting state voter registration. Multiple federal courts have dismissed lawsuits related to the issue.

The Supreme Court's recent decisions on redistricting have sparked concerns among Americans about the state of U.S. democracy. CBS News contributor David Becker discusses the issue. The new state congressional maps are also a point of concern.

The Virginia Supreme Court rejected a new congressional map approved by voters in April, a victory for Republicans. The court's decision was analyzed by CBS News election law expert David Becker. The ruling affects the state's congressional districts.

The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana congressional map adding a second majority-Black district constituted racial gerrymandering, weakening the Voting Rights Act. The 3-6 decision was analyzed by CBS News' Jessica Levinson and David Becker, with Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter sharing his reaction.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced a GOP-leaning redistricting proposal following significant redistricting developments in Texas and California. CBS News contributor and election law expert David Becker provided analysis on the implications.

Virginia's congressional map election results could influence national political dynamics for Democrats and Republicans. CBS News reporters Fin Gómez and David Becker provided analysis on the implications.

Virginia voters are set to vote on a referendum to redraw the state's congressional map, with CBS News election law contributor David Becker analyzing the implications. Former Republican Virginia governor and senator George Allen opposes the redistricting effort.