Supreme Court Upholds Key Vote-By-Mail Provisions

Supreme Court Upholds Key Vote-By-Mail Provisions

Rep. Hoyle Renews Call to Expand Access to Eligible Voters

Washington, D.C. - Today in a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court ruled against the Republican National Committee's challenge seeking to disqualify mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day but are postmarked on or before Election Day. The decision, in Watson v National Republican Committee, marks a significant victory for voters in states, like Oregon, that use vote-by-mail.

Rep. Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement:

"This is a win for our democracy, for voters and states that rely on vote-by-mail. The Constitution is clear: the responsibility of overseeing the time, place and manner of elections belongs to the states and Congress. This ruling affirms that.

We have seen the positive impact that mail in voting has had in Oregon - not only does it improve access for eligible voters, but every ballot has a paper copy making it the most secure form of voting. Oregonians overwhelmingly support it, and today's decision reaffirms that that support."

Congresswoman Hoyle has long championed expanding voting access to eligible voters throughout her career. In Congress, she has introduced the Vote at Home Act alongside Senator Wyden.

The Vote at Home Act:

• Gives voters more choices in how they cast their ballots, by making it more convenient to participate in federal elections.

• Ensures all voters have a chance to research their ballots. By sending all registered voters their ballot weeks before Election Day, voters will have the opportunity to carefully study the candidates and issues before casting their ballots.

• Increases voter participation by ensuring that all citizens are automatically registered to vote. Voters will then be allowed to opt out if they so choose.

• Funds the U.S. Postal Service by increasing their budget to cover all costs associated with this legislation.

• Saves states money by allowing them to transition away from heavily staffed in-person polling locations.

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