Justice Samuel Alito expressed dissent on June 29, 2026, regarding the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a Mississippi law that permits the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. The court ruled 5-4, stating that federal law does not prevent states from counting ballots postmarked by Election Day but received afterward. Alito warned that this ruling could diminish public confidence in elections and questioned the implications for ballot-receipt deadlines and potential voter fraud. He highlighted concerns that the decision might lead to confusion about the integrity of election processes. Election integrity advocates, including Jason Snead from the Honest Elections Project, criticized the ruling, stating it undermines election integrity. The Supreme Court's decision was part of its current term, which is set to conclude soon.
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Justice Alito Dissent on Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Late Ballots
Justice Samuel Alito dissented against the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to uphold a Mississippi law allowing late mail ballots to be counted. He expressed concerns that this ruling could undermine public confidence in elections and raise questions about election integrity. Advocates for election integrity also criticized the decision, stating it fails to uphold clear federal laws regarding ballot counting.
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Alito warns Supreme Court’s late-arriving ballot ruling risks undermining confidence in elections
Justice Alito Dissent on Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Late Ballots