Judge Halts Mail Ballot Grace Period | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

A Douglas County judge has temporarily blocked a Kansas law that would’ve eliminated the grace period for mail-in ballots, ruling that voters could still have their ballots counted even if they arrive a few days late—as long as they’re postmarked by election day. The decision, prompted by lawsuits from groups like Kansas Appleseed and the Disability Rights Center, centers on the risk that unreliable mail could disenfranchise voters. Attorney General Kris Kobach is already appealing to the Kansas Supreme Court, calling the ruling poorly reasoned, while state officials warn of potential voter…