A recent US Supreme Court ruling has brought relief to certain states. These states have a grace period for receiving mail ballots, allowing them to be counted after Election Day. The ruling came after the court rejected an effort by the Republican National Committee.

The decision was in favor of the state of Mississippi. Further details on the ruling and its implications are available from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News. The news outlet has more information on the Supreme Court's decision and how it affects states with mail ballot grace periods.