NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 8, 2026Miami-Dade County
Ballots rejected for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon following U.S. Postal Service operational changes
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The number of mail-in ballots discounted due to late postmarks increased significantly in Washington and Oregon, drawing scrutiny toward recent operational changes by the U.S. Postal Service ahead of the midterm election.
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Voters in Washington and Oregon face a higher risk of having their ballots disqualified if mail processing delays result in late postmarks during midterm elections.
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locationYakima County“Conservative Washington county where nearly 4.4% of primary ballots were rejecte”OrganizationU.S. Postal Service“Consolidating operations and transport schedules, leading to delayed postmarks.”PersonCharles Ross“Explained that local mail is now sent to a processing center 200 miles away in S”PersonMaria Cantwell“Called it ironic that postal changes might disenfranchise Trump's supporters.”locationOregon“Vote-by-mail state where 7,314 ballots were rejected during the primary.”locationCalifornia“State where about 93,500 voters had ballots rejected during the June primary.”PersonLori Larsen“Noted a large influx of late-postmarked ballots and is rushing to double secure ”PersonMichael R. Blood“Contributed to reporting the article.”locationSeattle“City referenced in comparison for mail transit timing.”locationStevens County“Rural Washington county where the rate of rejected ballots quadrupled.”locationSpokane“Location of the processing center where Yakima county mail is sent.”PersonDonald Trump“Repeatedly attacked mail-in voting and his administration asked the U.S. Supreme”locationWashington“Vote-by-mail state experiencing surges in late-postmarked ballot rejections.”OrganizationU.S. Supreme Court“Asked by the administration to overturn a ruling blocking executive orders restr”PersonTobias Read“Reported that more Oregonians had voices go unheard due to mail delays and reque”