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Ballots by Election Day Act Legislation by Sen. Lankford Analyzed

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2026-08-16

Bailey Malota

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Ballots by Election Day Act, originally introduced by Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, on August 6, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill seeks to amend the Help America Vote Act by establishing a deadline for the receipt of ballots in federal elections, ensuring that absentee and mail-in votes are counted only if received by the close of polling on Election Day.

The proposed legislation aims to enhance the integrity and . . .

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Ballots by Election Day Act Legislation by Sen. Lankford Analyzed

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