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BREAKING: RNC Demands Supreme Court STOP Late-Arriving Ballot Counting Before Midterms

Gary FranchiFebruary 11, 2026215 views
BREAKING: RNC Demands Supreme Court STOP Late-Arriving Ballot Counting Before Midterms
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The Republican National Committee is taking the fight for election integrity straight to the Supreme Court, demanding an end to laws that allow states to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day – a critical move that could reshape the 2026 midterm elections.

The nation's highest court will hear Watson v. RNC on March 23, with Mississippi's controversial law at the center of the battle. The Magnolia State currently allows mail ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted even if they arrive days later – a practice the RNC argues undermines the constitutional requirement for a definitive Election Day.

This isn't just about one state, Patriots. This Supreme Court decision could impact similar laws across multiple battleground states that have been exploiting mail-in ballot loopholes since the 2020 election chaos.

Trump Administration Poised to Benefit

The timing couldn't be better for President Trump's agenda. With the Trump-Vance administration now in full swing and Republicans controlling Congress, a favorable Supreme Court ruling would eliminate one of the left's favorite tools for manufacturing last-minute vote dumps.

Remember how conveniently these late-arriving ballots always seemed to favor Democrats in previous elections? The RNC is finally saying 'enough is enough' to this rigged system that keeps Americans waiting days or weeks to know their election results.

"Election Day means Election Day – not Election Week or Election Month," a senior RNC official told reporters. "The Constitution is clear, and it's time the Supreme Court enforced it."

With Trump's emphasis on election integrity and the MAGA movement's commitment to fair elections, this case represents a crucial opportunity to restore Americans' confidence in our democratic process.

The question isn't whether these late-ballot laws are convenient for election officials – it's whether they're constitutional. And with a 6-3 conservative majority on the Supreme Court, the odds are finally in favor of election integrity.

Will the Supreme Court finally put an end to the mail-in ballot madness that has plagued our elections? The answer could determine whether the 2026 midterms are decided on Election Day – or in the days that follow.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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TaxpayerAdvocateVerifiedjust now
What's the Supreme Court's track record on cases like this? Do they typically side with enforcing existing election laws?
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AmericaFirst2024Verifiedjust now
YES!! This is exactly what we need right now! 🇺🇸
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
This should have been done years ago. The chaos we saw in 2020 with ballots trickling in for days was unacceptable. Election Day means Election DAY, not Election Week.
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PatriotMom2020Verifiedjust now
FINALLY! Someone is standing up for election integrity. Why should votes that arrive after Election Day even count?
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VeteranVoterVerifiedjust now
Exactly right! The deadline exists for a reason - we can't just keep extending it indefinitely.
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RedStateResidentVerifiedjust now
About time! Our state has always required ballots by 8PM on Election Day and somehow we manage just fine.
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SmallTownMayorVerifiedjust now
Good for the RNC! I've been a poll worker for 15 years and we always had clear deadlines before.
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ElectionWatcherVerifiedjust now
Thank you for your service! We need more people like you ensuring fair elections.