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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) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
The Supreme Court's decision to reject the Republican effort to outlaw grace periods for mail ballots will have a direct impact on Texas voters, particularly in the Alamo Heights community. Although Texas is not one of the 14 states with a grace period for regular mail ballots, the state does have provisions for military and overseas voters. This ruling sets a precedent that could influence future discussions about election laws in Texas. In Bexar County, where Alamo Heights is located, election officials can now focus on preparing for the midterm elections without the uncertainty of potential changes to mail ballot deadlines. The ruling also alleviates concerns about voter disenfranchisement, ensuring that voters in Alamo Heights and surrounding areas can have confidence in the electoral process. As the midterm elections approach, local election officials will be watching to see how this decision affects voter turnout and participation in the community.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 5 min
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