The Kansas Senate is considering a bill, SB 4, that would eliminate the three-day grace period for mail-in ballots, requiring them to be received by 7 p.m on Election Day to be counted. Former Rep. Ann Mah argues that the bill is a partisan move that could result in more Democratic votes being rejected. Supporters of the bill claim that Kansas would be aligning with a national norm, as many other states already have similar laws in place. They also argue that the grace period could potentially allow for voter fraud. The bill does not mandate that mail-in ballots be sent out earlier, leaving recipients with a shorter turnaround time to return them. Opponents of the bill, such as Davis Hammet, president of the voter advocacy group Loud Light, argue that it could disenfranchise voters. If passed, the law would take effect in July. The bill has sparked a heated debate between those who believe it would streamline the voting process and those who argue it could suppress voter turnout. The issue of mail-in ballots and voting regulations continues to be a contentious topic in the current political landscape.
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Proposed Kansas Senate Bill Establishes Election Day Deadline for Mail-In Ballots
