Rep. Darrell Issa has dismissed his lawsuit challenging California rules that allow mail ballots to be counted after Election Day if they were mailed on time, according to East County Magazine.

The July 4 report said the dismissal followed a late-June Supreme Court ruling in a similar Mississippi case. California allows mailed ballots to be counted for up to seven days after Election Day, as long as they were mailed by Election Day.

Issa's lawsuit argued that late-arriving mail ballots could unfairly affect election outcomes. East County Magazine reported that the case, Issa v. Weber, was voluntarily dismissed Friday.

The issue carries local weight because Issa represents California's 48th Congressional District, which includes Santee and much of inland East County. Issa has said he will not seek reelection after redistricting reshaped the district, and the November race is expected to draw close attention.

For Santee voters, the practical takeaway is that California's existing mail-ballot counting window remains in place heading toward the next election. Voters who mail ballots should still return them as early as possible to avoid delays.