Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes
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.
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Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington, Oregon after USPS changes(opens original report in a new tab)New data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon — ABC News
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