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Ballots Being Rejected by Postmark Changes | Yakima News
Mail-in ballots are being tossed out at alarming rates—not because voters are late, but because postal consolidation is causing postmark delays, especially in rural areas. In Washington, rejection rates have quadrupled; Oregon saw over 7,000 ballots disqualified in its May primary. Officials warn this disenfranchises voters most in need of access. The Postal Service urges mailing ballots a week early or requesting a manual postmark—but the system’s flaws persist despite drop boxes and other fixes. Every valid vote deserves to count, no matter where you live. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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