The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up whether states can accept mail-in ballots received after polls close if they are sent by Election Day, allowing for a decision ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has targeted the practice, and it convinced a lower court that Mississippi's statute is preempted by federal law.

In a brief order, the high court agreed to hear Mississippi’s bid to overturn the ruling. Oral arguments are likely next year, with a decision expected by the summer that could dictate whether the practice can be used anywhere ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Federal law sets the first Tuesday in November as Election Day. Republicans have argued any states that accept ballots afterwards contravene the requirement.

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