Supreme Court Upholds Mail Ballot Procedures Ahead of Midterms

Why it matters locally: New Hampshire utilizes absentee voting which allows voters to cast ballots by mail under certain circumstances. The Supreme Court's decision ensures the existing procedures for these mail ballots remain unchanged, affecting how some New Hampshire residents will vote in upcoming elections.

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.