Supreme Court Upholds Mail Ballot Procedures Ahead of Midterms

Why it matters locally: The Supreme Court's decision to uphold existing mail ballot procedures directly impacts Delaware, where all registered voters are eligible to vote by mail, and no excuse is required to do so.

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a request to impose new restrictions on mail ballots. The decision allows states to continue using their existing procedures for sending out ballots. These current mail-in voting processes affect approximately one-third of voters across the United States. The court's action maintains the status quo regarding how these states administer their mail ballot systems, particularly as midterm elections approach.