Supreme Court Upholds Mail Voting Order for Midterm Elections

Why it matters locally: While South Dakota primarily conducts elections in-person, this Supreme Court ruling regarding mail voting procedures could still influence the administrative timelines and processes for the state's election officials as they prepare for the upcoming midterm elections, particularly concerning absentee ballot provisions.

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WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has affirmed a mail voting order, enabling its implementation for the upcoming midterm elections. The U.S. Postal Service provided details last week on how it plans to execute the order. States face a tight timeframe for integrating these changes, as several jurisdictions plan to dispatch mail ballots to voters within weeks.