The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after recent Postal Service changes, according to data released on September 8–9, 2026. The spike has raised concerns about mail-ballot processing and election administration.
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Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes AP News
New data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon.
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Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes https:// apnews.com/article/postal-serv ice-ballot-mail-rejections-postmark-midterms-fc0bdb3f6ad1bbcec921533ba9debc23
SEATTLE (AP) — The number of ballots REJECTED FOR LATE POSTMARKS HAS SOARED in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon, according to newly released data highlighting concerns about recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations ahead of this fall’s pivotal midterm election. https:// apnews.com/article/postal-serv ice-ballot-mail-rejections-postmark-midterms-fc0bdb3f6ad1bbcec921533ba9deb
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