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Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballot timing highlights fight over Texas mail-in law
By Adam Schwager at KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Mississippi's mail-ballot grace period Monday, preserving similar election laws in states including Texas. The ruling comes months after Texas lawmakers debated eliminating the state's own post-Election Day ballot deadline.
Key takeaway Supreme Court upheld Mississippi's mail-ballot grace period Monday, preserving similar election laws in states including Texas.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
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