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The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if states can count mail-in ballots post-Election Day.

Oral arguments are set for 2026 with a decision expected by summer.

Sixteen states currently allow properly postmarked ballots to be counted after Election Day.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide if states can count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day. It's a key issue for President Donald Trump, who has criticized the practice since his 2020 election loss.

The justices agreed to take up the case, after an appeal reached the court from Mississippi. They will look at whether states can accept the mailed ballots after polls close as long as they are sent by Election Day.

Oral arguments will likely be in 2026 with a d

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