Congressman Shri Thanedar Supports Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Voting Rights Congressman Shri Thanedar Supports Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Voting Rights

June 29, 2026 Congressman Shri Thanedar Supports Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Voting Rights
Congressman Shri Thanedar Supports Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold Voting Rights Washington, D.C. — Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld state laws allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted even if they are received afterward. “The Supreme Court just rejected Republicans’ latest attack on voting rights,” said Rep. Thanedar. “If a voter casts their ballot on time, their vote should count. This ruling is a major win for our democracy and for every American who relies on mail-in voting to make their voice heard. We know that Trump and MAGA will never stop coming after our voting rights. This is a small victory but I will keep fighting to make voting as easy and convenient as possible. In fact, my wife and I just got our ballots and we look forward to filling them out soon.” The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led challenge to state laws that allow mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day, as long as they are postmarked by Election Day. More than half of states and the District of Columbia currently have laws allowing some late-arriving mail ballots to be counted. This ruling preserves those state laws ahead of the 2026 midterms. Congressman Shri Thanedar proudly represents Michigan's 13th Congressional District, which includes Detroit, Downriver, and the Grosse Pointes. As a champion for working families, Shri is committed to advancing economic opportunities, education, healthcare access, and entrepreneurship for underserved communities. Drawing from his journey from poverty to success, he works tirelessly to uplift Metro Detroit, ensuring every resident has the resources and support they need to thrive. ### Print Email Share Tweet