Loading …The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has formally entered the legal fray in a Supreme Court case that could fundamentally alter how American elections are conducted.
In an exclusive amicus brief filed Thursday, the DNC blasted a Republican-led effort to invalidate late-arriving mail-in ballots as “wholly un-American,” arguing that such a ruling would disenfranchise millions of voters – including active-duty military members stationed overseas.
The case, Watson v. Republican National Committee, centers on whether states can count ballots postmarked by Election Day but received up to five days later. The outcome could reshape the electoral map just in time for the 2026 midterms.
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Liberlas do not possess the intelligence to critisize Trump!
Giving Those Corrupt Scumbag Democraps A Chance To Rig Election
Should Not Even Be Discussed
all mail in voting should be eliminated> except for those travelling >but must reach their voting place no later than 7pm voting day. this is the way it used to be
From what I gather about the topic of 'Auto Draft', it seems like we might be dealing with something that affects both our personal freedoms and collective responsibilities. I remember a time when decisions were taken with careful consideration of the constitution, not just by the whims of political expediency. The founding fathers had a clear vision that we often stray from, and maybe it's time we return to those fundamental principles. While I'm a supporter of Trump, it’s important to hold any leader accountable to these timeless values that should guide governance, rather than blindly following party lines.
Election Day All Votes Final
None Of This Bullshit Count After The Fact And Oppertunity For Low Life Scumbags Corrupt Democraps
A Chance To Rig Another Election
What Is Wrong With You People.DncCorrupt Scumbags
Fake news strikes again, Democrats just can't handle Trump's greatness!
The simple question which is basically the same is; Should you be allowed to vote if you show up after the polls are closed? for gods sake people, If the Democrats are dumb enough to claim not every one knows it is the easiest thing to find out. Most calendars eill tell you just like it marks Christmas Day and Easter
Voting stops at the end of the day on election day 7:00 p.m. Any ballots received after that time, except for military, should be rejected. No vote counting days afterward.
Counting Votes After The Fact
Window Of Opertunity
For Corrupt Scumbag
DemocrapsxTo Rig Elections
I HATE DEMOCRAPS
SOCIALIST COMMIE SCUMBAGS
If post marked no later than close of voting in each time zone. This accounts from military, civil service and US citizens working overseas on temporary assignments
An easier solution is to have special envelopes that are a real Priority Mail or Rush handled by the post office. Again, those last minute folks either pay attention or lose their vote. They certainly know when Election Day is! Perhaps they just need too do the Early Voting choice.
The Post Office Cannot Be Trusted
Remember 2020
Letter Carriers Busted Thowing Envelopes In Dumpsters Found Buried In Dumps
NO ENVELOPES
DEMOCRAPS CORRUPT
WHY DO YOU PATRONIZE THOSE ASSHOLES
WAKE UP!!!
If the Only concern is Military: Allow them to vote months in ADVANCE OF THE ACTUAL PUBLIC VOTE! *Do NOT, allow late votes!
NO THEY SHOULD NOT BE USED AND THE ONES WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VOTEING CARD SHE SEE THE ALL VOTING CARDS REACH THEIR DISTANATION SAFLEY AND NOT FALL OUT THE BACK OF A VAN
I remember voting while deployed overseas. USPS and Military postal workers present. 6 weeks before election deadline. We were gathered together in a Force Provider tent, Home state of record verified, filled out our ballots, placed in envelopes, drop in locked, serial numbered ballot box. When everyone was done ballot boxes were placed in a large USPS tote, USPS and military postal specialist attached metal security tags and totes were immediately transported to the airfield.
I feel the only ballots that come from Active duty personal station over seas, should be the only ones to be accepted if their ballot comes in with in the 5-day grace period after voting day.
to stop cheating all ballots need to be in before the polls open. if recieved after election day, the voter may choose to vote on results of election day.
also need provisional ballets in each state to check the legitimacy of each voter
no mail out ballots. each voter must fill out a form for absentee ballots.
no ballots allowed to be filled out by patients/residents that are not fully alert and can fully answer on own without prompting
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At a Glance: The Battle for the Ballot
- The Case: Watson v. Republican National Committee, currently before the Supreme Court.
- The Issue: Can states legally count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive later?
- The GOP Argument: The RNC argues federal law sets a specific “Election Day,” meaning all ballots must be received by that date to be valid. Counting late ballots “invites chaos.”
- The Democrat Argument: The DNC argues “Election” refers to the act of voting, not the administrative counting. They warn that invalidating these laws would disenfranchise seniors and military voters due to mail delays.
- The Stakes: A ruling for the RNC could invalidate election laws in 30 states (including Mississippi) and fundamentally change voting procedures ahead of the 2026 midterms.
‘An Attack on Our Democracy’
The DNC’s filing is a direct response to a 2024 lawsuit by the RNC and the Mississippi GOP, which successfully argued in the lower 5th Circuit Court of Appeals that Mississippi’s five-day grace period for mail ballots violated federal election statutes.
DNC Chairman Ken Martin framed the Republican effort as a cynical ploy to suppress votes.
“Republicans’ continued assault on mail-in voting is an attack on our democracy and is wholly un-American… Donald Trump and the RNC want to limit the rights of voters because they know that when more eligible voters make their voices heard, Republicans lose.” — DNC Chairman Ken Martin
The brief emphasizes that mail-in voting has been a staple of American elections since the Civil War and serves as a lifeline for voters who cannot physically get to the polls, such as the elderly, disabled, and deployed military personnel.
‘Election Day Means Election Day’
The Republican National Committee sees it differently. For the GOP, the issue is about fidelity to the law and preventing what they view as a drawn-out, opaque counting process that fuels distrust.
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters told Fox News Digital that the Democrats are “panicking” because they rely on bending the rules.
“Once again, Democrats are fighting to make it easier to cheat. Federal law is clear: Election Day means Election Day… The DNC is desperate to keep counting ballots that arrive long after Election Day, undermining confidence in our elections.” — RNC Chairman Joe Gruters
The RNC argues that allowing ballots to trickle in for days after the polls close creates “suspicions of impropriety,” especially in tight races where late-arriving votes could flip the result.
Constitutional Questions: Voting vs. Counting
The legal core of the dispute rests on the definition of “election.”
- Article I, Section 4 gives state legislatures the power to prescribe the “Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections,” but Congress can alter those regulations.
- Federal Statute (3 U.S.C. § 1) sets the Tuesday after the first Monday in November as the day for appointing electors.
The 5th Circuit ruled that because Congress set a specific “day” for the election, voting acts (including the receipt of the ballot) must be completed on that day. The DNC’s brief counters this by arguing that the term “election” historically refers to the voter’s act of casting a ballot, not the state’s administrative act of receiving or counting it.
If the Supreme Court upholds the 5th Circuit’s strict interpretation, it would override the laws of over half the states in the Union, forcing a massive rewrite of election procedures and potentially disenfranchising voters whose ballots are delayed by the U.S. Postal Service through no fault of their own.
The Military Factor
A critical component of the DNC’s argument is the impact on UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act) voters. Military members stationed abroad often face significant mail delays.
The brief warns that if the “received-by” deadline is strictly enforced on Election Day, thousands of service members could have their votes tossed out simply because international mail was slow—a scenario the DNC argues is contrary to both the spirit of democracy and federal protections for servicemen and women.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear the case in November, and a decision is expected by June—just as campaigns for the 2026 midterms kick into high gear.
Fake news media strikes again! Trump 2024, let’s make America great again!