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October 8, 2026
USPS Implements New Measures to Address Mail-in Ballot Postmark Risks Ahead of Election
- USPS plans to implement special postmarking procedures to ensure timely processing of mail-in ballots, starting October 26.
- Election officials are advising voters to return ballots early or use drop boxes to avoid potential late postmark issues.
- An analysis predicts that 43,000 to 55,000 mail-in ballots nationwide could be rejected due to late arrivals, highlighting the risks of recent USPS changes.
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- I’m the attorney general of Washington state. Here’s how we’re protecting the midterm elections | Nick BrownOct 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM · The Guardian
- Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmarkOct 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NPR