Supreme Court Weighs Mail Ballot Grace Periods
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Supreme Court to Decide on Mail Ballot Grace Periods Ahead of Midterms
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Monday regarding mail ballot grace periods in fourteen states, which allow ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive up to several weeks late and still count. A ruling against these extensions could lead to significant changes in absentee ballot procedures, potentially disenfranchising voters and causing confusion. Groups of state and city officials have warned of the risks, arguing that theres no easy fix if the rules change now. The decision could have wider implications, as twenty-nine states offer similar leeway for military and overseas ballots. With the midterms just months away, all eyes are on the court as states brace for the potential impact on voting rules nationwide.
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