Mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day in Mississippi shouldn't be counted, appeals court says
A federal appeals court ruled that a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted if they are postmarked before election day — but received up to five days after Election Day — is preempted by federal law.
Trump-appointed appeals court judges say Mississippi is violating federal law with mail ballot deadline but don’t block it
A panel of three Donald Trump-appointed judges said Friday that Mississippi was violating federal law by counting mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, but stopped short of blocking the policy before the election,
Mississippi ballot receipt law struck down by court. Swing state Nevada has similar law
An appeals court struck down a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be received five days after the election. Many states have similar laws.
Late Mail Ballots in Mississippi Ruled Illegal in GOP Challenge
A federal appeals court ruled that Mississippi’s acceptance of mail ballots after Election Day violates US law, but sent the question about whether its decision will apply to the Nov. 5 presidential contest back to a lower court judge.
Appeals court rules against Mississippi law that provided a grace period for mail ballots
Friday is the last day voters in Texas can apply for a mail-in ballot for this upcoming election. In Texas, mailed ballots must arrive in time the day after Election Day.
Appeals Court reverses decision that allows Mississippi to accept late-arriving ballots
The case, which could have wide-ranging impacts on the acceptance of late-arriving ballots throughout the country, is likely to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mississippi’s Absentee Ballot Law Is Overturned
The law required officials to count absentee ballots received by mail up to five days after Election Day. It’s unclear if the ruling will affect the current election.
US Appeals Court Rejects Mississippi Law on Late-Arriving Mail-In Ballots
A U.S. appeals court on Friday sided with Republicans by finding a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted if they are received up to five days after an election ran afoul of federal law stipulating when Election Day occurs.
Appeals court overturns state's law and says all ballots must be received by Election Day
An appeals court changed a long-standing precedent in Mississippi that allowed ballots postmarked on Election Day to still be counted. "Congress statutorily designated a singular 'day for the election' of members of Congress and the appointment of presidential electors.
Mississippi’s new PSC energized by nuclear power, tepid over renewables
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AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Mississippi on Election Day
Voters in Mississippi will cast their ballots on Nov. 5 in the race for the White House, U.S. Senate and U.S. House ...
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Drafted legislation would ban cell phones in Mississippi’s public schools
Lawmakers have been taking a deep dive into what’s causing a mental health strain on our kids. And the result could mean a big change for public school students in the future.
Mississippi River dries up again at worst time for US farmers
The Mississippi River is suffering from low waters for the third straight autumn, a crucial time of year when American ...
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What you need to know ahead of Mississippi’s 2024 judicial election
There’s been a lot of buzz so far about who will be the next president of the United States. But Jarrius Adams with ...
Five keys to victory for Mississippi State against Arkansas
Mississippi State (1-6, 0-4 Southeastern Conference) continues its homestand Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium against Arkansas ...
5th Circuit drops October surprise over Mississippi’s election ballot rules
A U.S. federal appeals court ruled against Mississippi’s mail ballot law that allows election officials to count ballots that ...
Mississippi teen killer's defense advocates for new trial because she was in horse ‘therapy,' hearing voices
The defense attorney for Carly Gregg said the 15-year-old deserves a new trial because she was previously treated for hearing ...