Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark

October 9, 2026 · 9:00 am 1 sources

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• Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark
  NPR · October 9, 2026 09:00
  If you're using the U.S. Postal Service to return a ballot close to Election Day, officials recommend getting it postmarked at a post office to avoid getting caught up in mail processing changes.