Ballots by Election Day Act

The Ballots by Election Day Act changes federal election rules to require that all ballots, including absentee and mail-in votes, be received by election officials by the time polls close on Election Day. This deadline applies to all federal elections starting in 2027, with the specific exception of ballots cast by uniformed service members and overseas citizens. States are prohibited from counting any late ballots received after the polls close, except for those from the exempted groups. The legislation amends the Help America Vote Act to establish this new timeline and updates the relevant sections within that law.