The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots to be received up to five days after Election Day is unconstitutional and preempted by federal law. The court cited historical practice and federal statutes establishing a uniform election day, arguing that states cannot extend ballot receipt deadlines beyond Election Day. This decision, authored by Judge Andrew Oldham, emphasizes the balance between state and federal power in regulating elections, with Congress holding the ultimate authority to preempt state regulations.
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