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Ballots Rejected Due to Postal Service Changes Raise Concerns in Vote-by-Mail States

The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has surged in Washington and Oregon, raising alarms about recent U.S. Postal Service changes. Election officials warn that these operational shifts could disenfranchise voters ahead of the crucial midterm elections.

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