- Thousands of mail ballots in Washington and Oregon were rejected this year for late postmarks, with the problem especially severe in some rural counties.
- Postal Service changes — consolidation into regional hubs and reduced pickup frequency — are being blamed for postmark delays; USPS urges voters to mail early or request a free manual postmark.
- Election officials are adding drop boxes and seeking emergency funding while the issue fuels political and legal battles over the future of mail-in voting.
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