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Mail-in voting has expanded dramatically in recent years, but a persistent tension exists over ballot deadlines: should ballots arriving after Election Day be counted if they were mailed on time? This question sits at the intersection of ballot access and election finality, with significant implications for close races. Recent incidents in Maryland, Wisconsin, and California have highlighted operational challenges and partisan concerns, prompting election officials and courts to grapple with how to balance voter intent against administrative deadlines.