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The 2026 midterms saw key races unfold as Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed competed in Michigan's Senate primary, with outside spending and party divisions influencing the contest. Other states including Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington also held primaries, with unresolved races in Washington due to mail-in ballot processing.

President Trump is in a dispute with 23 states and the District of Columbia over election rules and mail-in ballots. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson discusses the legal implications.

The NC elections board voted to implement changes that could make it easier to reject mail-in ballots. An editorial cartoon by John Cole highlights this development, suggesting concerns about voting accessibility.

A U.S. appeals court upheld a block on President Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and restrict mail-in ballots to people on that list. The court rejected the administration’s effort in 23 states that challenged the order, which aimed to prevent non-citizens from voting, with state officials arguing it was unconstitutional.

California rejected 148,241 mail-in ballots during its June primary, representing 1.73% of all mailed ballots cast. The high rejection rate was attributed to a surge in late-postmarked ballots and concerns about U.S. Postal Service processing changes.

California's primary in June saw nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots rejected, the highest number in recent statewide primaries, highlighting issues with the state's voting system.

California's slower vote counting is intentional due to high mail-in ballot usage and provisional ballot processes. The Voter's Choice Act has reduced provisional ballots in some counties, but accuracy and expanded voting access remain priorities over speed.

House Republicans revived the Save America Act by attaching it to a spending bill, aiming to ban mail-in ballots and impose voter identification requirements. The bill, supported by the Trump administration as a measure to prevent non-citizen voting and election fraud, faces criticism from voting rights advocates who argue it could disenfranchise eligible voters.

Ohio legislators and Gov. Mike DeWine eliminated a four-day grace period for mail-in ballots, resulting in over 11,000 votes being discarded in the 2024 presidential election. The change, enacted in 2025, contrasts with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld grace periods, and follows a history of election reforms in Ohio dating back to the 2004 election.

The article discusses a Supreme Court ruling allowing states to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day even if received later. A letter to the editor in the Seattle Times supports this decision and urges Washington state to address upcoming challenges related to vote-by-mail systems.

A Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots allows astronauts to vote from space or any location. The decision expands voting accessibility for individuals in unique circumstances.

Mail-in ballots are being sent to Miami-Dade voters ahead of the August primary election. Over 168,000 ballots have been shipped, with the final request deadline on Aug. 6 and early voting starting on Aug. 3.

California is being urged to amend its laws to ensure mail-in ballots arrive by Election Day, despite the Supreme Court's potential refusal to mandate such a requirement.

President Trump highlighted the potential approval of the SAVE America Act during his Salute to America 250 speech, stating his goal to require photo identification to vote and limit the use of mail-in ballots.

Democratic governors urged the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed rule implementing an executive order from President Donald Trump to create a federal voter list and restrict mail-in ballots. A federal judge previously blocked the executive order, calling it unconstitutional, and the governors argue the rule would undermine election trust and disenfranchise voters.

California's June primary voter turnout reached 40.8%, showing incremental increases but remaining below historical levels from the 1970s. Efforts to boost participation through mail-in ballots and same-day registration have extended ballot counting times, leading to criticism and election conspiracy theories. Disparities in turnout persist among younger voters and voters of color.

A judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from imposing restrictions on mail-in ballots. The article references mail-in ballots being sorted in the City of Industry, Calif., though no specific details about the restrictions are provided.

Legislation imposing sweeping voting restrictions nationwide, the SAVE America Act, has stalled in Congress despite President Donald Trump's advocacy ahead of midterms. The bill requires voter ID, citizenship proof for registration, and limits mail-in voting, facing opposition from Democrats who argue it disenfranchises voters. The Supreme Court recently ruled states may count mail ballots postmarked by Election Day.

Colorado wildfire evacuees can vote in the primary election by requesting replacement ballots at any voter center, using emergency ballots, or returning mail-in ballots to state drop boxes or centers by 7 p.m. Tuesday. Voters outside their home county can only cast ballots in statewide races, while those within their county can vote in all local contests.

Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in advancing the SAVE America Act, a key election security bill backed by Donald Trump, as hard-liners in the House GOP demand procedural changes to force Senate action. The Supreme Court's decision allowing postmarked mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day has intensified support for the bill, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated the combined defense and election bill would fail in his chamber.

The Supreme Court issued rulings on cases involving presidential firings and mail-in ballots. CBS News' Jessica Levinson reported on the decisions.

Colorado's primary election turnout is higher than in 2022 and 2024, with a current 19.5% rate. Secretary of State Jena Griswold reports smooth operations and increased voter engagement. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on mail-in ballots does not affect Colorado's procedures, which require ballots to be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked on Election Day to be counted up to five days later, rejecting a Republican National Committee challenge. The 5-4 decision emphasized federal law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett writing the majority opinion. The ruling impacts 30 states and Washington, D.C., ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to five days after Election Day if postmarked on time, rejecting a Republican National Committee challenge. The 5-4 decision emphasized federal law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day, impacting 30 states and Washington, D.C. before the 2026 midterms. The ruling split the Court along ideological lines, with the Republican National Committee vowing to continue opposing late-counted ballots.

Illinoisans are praising the Supreme Court's mail-in ballots ruling, which affirms that election administration remains largely under state control. The decision has been welcomed as a reinforcement of state authority over electoral processes.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican National Committee challenge to Illinois' mail-in ballot rules, allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted even if received afterward. President Donald Trump criticized the decision as a loss and reiterated support for the SAVE America Act, which would ban most mail ballots and require proof of citizenship for voter registration. Illinois permits mail ballots to arrive up to two weeks after Election Day if postmarked on time, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett writing the majority opinion.

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.

Trump expressed disappointment over mail-in ballot policies at the Supreme Court and advocated for a voter-ID bill. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, nominated by Trump, dismissed claims that federal laws override Mississippi's rules on late-arriving absentee ballots.

President Trump opposed a Supreme Court ruling that allows late-arriving mail-in ballots sent before Election Day to be counted. He claimed the decision 'gives people more time to vote illegally' and urged Congress to pass election reform legislation.

Florida Republicans criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within five days. They argued it undermines election integrity and emphasized urgency to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require voter photo ID and proof of citizenship. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried supported the ruling, calling it a win for voting rights.

BREC's City-Brooks Master Plan meeting was moved to Independence Park Theater for better seating and comfort. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by election day to be counted if received up to five days later. Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium in an $8 billion deal to expand its space services and compete with SpaceX.

The Supreme Court decision allows 18 states to avoid modifying their systems or informing voters to return mail-in ballots earlier before the November election.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can count mail-in ballots that arrive after election day, a position that had been challenged by President Donald Trump. The decision rejects a Trump-led legal effort targeting the counting of such ballots.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, rejecting arguments from the Trump administration and Republican states. The decision in RNC vs. Watson upheld Mississippi's law allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within five business days, with thirteen states having similar grace periods. The ruling emphasized federal law does not override state laws permitting late-arriving mail ballots.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can count mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day, rejecting arguments from the Trump administration and Republican states. The decision in RNC vs. Watson upheld Mississippi's law allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within five business days, a policy shared by thirteen states. The ruling emphasized federal law does not override state grace periods for mail-in ballots.

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Mississippi can count absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later, overturning a federal appeals court decision. The majority opinion, authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, held that federal election-day statutes do not require ballots to be received by Election Day. The dissent, led by Justice Samuel Alito, opposed the decision, which follows a challenge to Mississippi’s voting laws by President Donald Trump’s administration.

The Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted if postmarked by Election Day and received within five business days. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled federal election law does not require ballots to be received by Election Day, reversing a lower court that had sided with the Republican National Committee and Mississippi Republican Party. Roughly 30 states have similar laws permitting late-arriving mail ballots.

The Supreme Court upheld Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within five business days, rejecting Republican claims that this undermines election finality. The ruling preserves similar rules in over a dozen states ahead of the midterms, while Trump's executive order and proposed legislation aim to restrict mail-in voting.

The U.S. postmaster general stated that mail-in ballots may not be delivered to states that refuse to release detailed voter lists to the Trump administration. This decision is reported to be contingent on states providing the requested voter information.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore defended his call for a special legislative session on congressional redistricting and addressed President Donald Trump's executive order requiring states to share voter databases with the federal government. Moore linked his push to broader national threats to voting representation following a primary election.