Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

More mail-in ballots are being rejected for arriving after their postmark deadlines in Washington and Oregon. This increase happened after recent changes to how the U.S. Postal Service operates. The rejections are raising concerns as the midterm elections approach.

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· 20d ago

Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 21d ago

Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

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Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

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Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

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Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

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Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

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Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 21d ago

Ballots rejected for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 21d ago· ran in 8 outlets

Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes