Supreme Court Case Could End Delayed Election Counts in California
A pending Supreme Court case, Watson v. Republican National Committee, could potentially end the practice of counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, a practice currently allowed in California and 13 other states. The case, which was argued in March, challenges the constitutionality of counting ballots postmarked by Election Day but received later. This issue has been highlighted by the delayed results in the Los Angeles mayoral race, where candidates Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman are still awaiting confirmation of their advancement to a runoff against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. The Republican National Committee argues that such delays undermine public confidence in election results. The Supreme Court's decision, expected this month, could have implications beyond Mississippi, where the case originated, potentially affecting election laws in other states. 
