Markey Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Voting by Mail

Boston (June 29, 2026) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Watson v. Republican National Committee to uphold a state law mandating that mail-in-ballots postmarked by Election Day but received within a grace period can be counted. “Today’s ruling is a victory for democracy,” said Senator Markey. “For now, eligible voters can continue to cast their ballots by mail with confidence that their vote will be counted. Although Trump and MAGA Republicans lost today, this will not be the end of their campaign to undercut Americans’ ability to freely and fairly participate in our electoral system. I will remain vigilant against this threat and continue to work to secure our elections.” In February, Senator Markey tried t o pass a resolution denouncing statements by President Donald Trump that he may “nationalize,” commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over state-run elections. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) objected, blocking the resolution from passing. ###