Supreme Court to consider challenge to Mississippi mail-in ballot law

By Miles Parks

Published November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM EST

The Supreme Court agreed to consider whether federal law prevents states from counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The decision could potentially upend elections in some states.

Miles Parks

Miles Parks is a reporter on NPR's Washington Desk. He covers voting and elections, and also reports on breaking news.

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