Late Postmarks Sink Mail-In Votes | Durham News

Mail-in ballots are being rejected in Washington and Oregon because they’re postmarked too late — a direct consequence of the Postal Service’s recent operational changes, including slower transport and fewer processing centers. With thousands of votes tossed out, election officials and state leaders are sounding the alarm, calling it unacceptable that voters’ voices are being silenced by bureaucratic delays. Rural areas are hit hardest, where mail is the only practical option and drop boxes are scarce. The Postal Service admits the new system can cause postmarking delays and urges voters to mail ballots early or request a manual postmark — but many still aren’t getting their ballots counted, raising serious concerns about fairness and access in the 2024 election cycle. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eed32f8ddef5afe6