# SCOTUS Hands Dems Another Tool to Drag Out Elections — 5-4 Gut-Punch | 6/30/26

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Published: 2026-06-30T13:56:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Supreme Court just ruled 5-4 that ballots arriving after Election Day can still be counted — handing Democrats another way to turn Election Night into Election Week heading into the midterms. Pat breaks down exactly why this is a massive blow to common sense and election integrity. Chief Justice Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett joined the liberals to uphold Mississippi's law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to roll in up to five days later. Nearly 30 states have similar rules, and we have seen how this drags things out — especially in places like California. The majority held that federal law doesn't require ballots to arrive by Election Day, just get postmarked. Dissenting conservatives, including Alito, warned it undermines the whole point of a single Election Day. Pat also covered: Clarence Thomas at the Capitol: 'Meeting nobody' — brushes off reporter cold. Hakeem Jeffries losing control as socialists take over Democrats? Last day of Pride Month — Pat Gray: Are YOU celebrating? "Extreme weather demands sacrifice" — from everyone except EU executives. The Left heading toward MORE violence toward rich Americans. Do you trust that late ballots are always legit, or is this just asking for more problems? Should Election Day actually mean something again? Drop your thoughts below — Pat reads the comments. If you want straight talk and real pushback against media hypocrisy and elite games, hit subscribe, turn on notifications, and join the fight for honesty in America. Let's keep calling it like it is. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:22 Major SCOTUS Rulings Today! 01:14 SCOTUS Rejects Trump's Bid to Appeal $5 Million Verdict 03:03 Trump on SCOTUS Mail-In Ballot Ruling 04:52 Samuel Alito on Election Day 08:03 Clarence Thomas at the U.S. Capitol 10:40 Clare…

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