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Supreme Court ruling gives a reprieve to states with grace periods for receiving mail ballots
By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 29, 2026
· 5 min read
States that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day reacted with relief Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to outlaw the practice.A decision favoring the state of Mississippi over the Republican National Committee delivered an immediate reprieve to the 14...
Key takeaway Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said the ruling means "the thousands of voters whose ballots are postmarked on time but received after Election Day still have their voices heard.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
In Terrell Hills , where residents often rely on mail ballots to cast their votes, the Supreme Court's decision brings stability to the upcoming midterm elections. With the ruling, Texas, which has its own rules for mail ballots, can now focus on ensuring that all voters, including those in Bexar County, understand the deadlines and procedures for submitting their ballots. The decision also means that local election officials can avoid the costly and time-consuming process of educating voters about potential changes to the mail ballot deadline, a challenge that other states like Illinois had already begun to address. As the midterm elections approach, Terrell Hills residents can now focus on making their voices heard, knowing that their mail ballots will be counted as long as they are postmarked on time. This clarity is especially important in a community like Terrell Hills, where every vote matters.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? States that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day reacted with relief Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a Republican effort to outlaw the practice.A decision favoring the state of Mississippi over the Republican National Committee delivered an immediate reprieve to the 14...
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