Episode 934: Ohio Joins Kansas in Eliminating Grace Periods for Mail-In Ballots; A 2026 Mississippi SCOTUS Case Could Eliminate Them Nationwide

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Dec. 29, 2025

Ohio Joins Kansas in Eliminating Grace Periods for Mail-In Ballots; A 2026 Mississippi SCOTUS Case Could Eliminate Them Nationwide
Ohio has joined Kansas in eliminating a grace period for mail-in ballots arriving after election day. A U.S. Supreme Court case from Mississippi could potentially eliminate mail ballot grace periods nationwide, disenfranchising tens of thousands.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

The White House - PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF AMERICAN ELECTIONS
Kansas Legislature - Senate Bill 4
Kansas Reflector - Kansas Legislature overrides governor’s veto of bill to limit advance voting
BOLTS Magazine - Trump Wants Mail Votes to Arrive By Election Day. Red States Are Rushing to Toe the Line.
Ohio Capital Journal - Gov. DeWine weighing whether to eliminate Ohio’s absentee ballot grace period
Ohio Capital Journal - Ohio Gov. DeWine signs property tax bills, ‘reluctantly’ approves new voting restrictions

Brennan Center for Justice - (2024) Mail Voting Accuracy

Groups Taking Action:

ACLU Ohio, National Vote at Home Institute, Ohio Voice

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State

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