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Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
By Mark Sherman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 29, 2026
· 3 min read
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive an...
Key takeaway The outcome spares officials the headache of changing their ballot rules just a few months before the 2026 midterm congressional elections.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The Supreme Court's decision to allow states to count late-arriving mailed ballots will have a direct impact on the upcoming 2026 midterm congressional elections in Texas, including the San Antonio area. With the court's ruling, election administrators in Bexar County can continue to operate under existing laws, which permit mailed ballots to be counted if they arrive after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked on time. This will likely reduce the administrative burden on local election officials, who would have had to scramble to implement new rules had the challenge been successful. The decision also underscores the importance of mail-in voting in Texas, where many voters, including military and overseas voters, rely on this method to cast their ballots. As the 2026 elections approach, Terrell Hills residents can expect a smoother voting process, with fewer concerns about their mailed ballots being counted.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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