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Supreme Court to Decide Alaska's Mail Ballot Grace Period

3/22/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a March 23 case on mail ballot grace periods, with potential impact on Alaska.
Alaska allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive 10 days later.
Local leaders warn a ruling against grace periods could disenfranchise thousands in remote, air-delivered communities.
The case, brought by Republican National Committee, signals GOP efforts to restrict mail-in voting, while Alaska officials cite challenges harming Native voters.

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The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a March 23 case on mail ballot grace periods, with potential impact on Alaska.
Alaska allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to arrive 10 days later.
Local leaders warn a ruling against grace periods could disenfranchise thousands in remote, air-delivered communities.
The case, brought by Republican National Committee, signals GOP efforts to restrict mail-in voting, while Alaska officials cite challenges harming Native voters.