Mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day should be rejected even when they were postmarked by the deadline
Too close to call
PRO 51%CON 49%
Pro 33% · Con 32% — Nuanced 35% — evidence balanced
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Appeals court rejects Trump request to lift block on Postal Service rule for mail ballots - CBS News — news.google.com, 2026-09-13
What the evidence says Evidence quality: Pending
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Pros — Supporting Arguments
P1Receipt deadlines provide a clear endpoint
P2Election rules can prioritize timely custody of ballots
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The evidence base behind this claim: 5 distinct cited sources
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