Ohio nixed absentee ballot grace period before US Supreme Court ruling, but court went the other way

Ohio's legislature, led by Republican lawmakers, preemptively removed a four-day grace period for counting absentee ballots last year, fearing the Supreme Court might rule against such a period. However, the Supreme Court's ruling ended up upholding the practice, contrary to Ohio's move. This decision underscores the tension between state legislative actions and federal court rulings, highlighting how states navigate uncertainty around federal election laws. The shift in the Supreme Court's stance suggests a potential pushback against restrictive state measures that could affect voter access and election integrity.