Recent rulings from a federal appeals court have deemed several Mississippi mail-in voting laws to be in violation of federal regulations. The court found that ballots received after Election Day, even if postmarked on time, cannot be counted, striking down a state law that allowed for a grace period. This decision could significantly affect the handling of mail-in ballots in upcoming elections, although the ruling specifically does not influence the voting scheduled for November 5th. Legal experts are warning that the implications of this ruling may lead to considerable changes in how elections are conducted in Mississippi, as well as potentially setting a precedent for similar laws in other swing states.