# Washington

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-30**: Expected Supreme Court decision — The last day of the Court's term, when a ruling in Watson v. RNC is due, potentially altering mail-in ballot rules nationwide.
- **2026-03**: Oral arguments in Watson v. RNC — The Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Mississippi's 5-day post-election ballot receipt window violates federal law.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Supreme Court Ruling Due June 30 on Mail-In Ballots: 5-Day Grace Period at Risk
2026-06-28 03:26:17 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to rule on Watson v. RNC, a case that could invalidate post-Election Day ballot receipt windows like the 5-day period in Mississippi, potentially upending Washington state's vote-by-mail system. Meanwhile, a multistate lawsuit challenges Trump’s executive order restricting USPS ballot delivery, with a federal court stay in place. Legal experts are watching for a precedent-setting interpretation of 'Election Day' federal law.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/supreme-court-mail-in-ballot-june-30-ruling

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