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Late postmarks could reject mail ballots sent near Election Day
Original: Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark https://www.npr.org/2026/10/09/nx-s1-
NPR reports that ballots mailed close to Election Day risk being rejected if they receive a late postal postmark, missing state deadlines that count only ballots postmarked by Election Day and received within a set window. Voters are being urged to mail ballots early or use drop boxes, as USPS delivery delays can leave ballots with postmarks dated after the deadline.
Why now: Election season is prompting voters to seek practical guidance on avoiding having their mail ballots disqualified.
Evidence
- Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark https://www.npr.org/2026/10/09/nx-s1-5984981/mail-in-ballot-usps-postmark # Elections # Voting # News · npr_news@robot.villas · 3
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