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Mail ballot rejections increase in key U.S. states
Data analyzed by The New York Times indicates a rise in mail-in ballots being rejected for arriving after state deadlines across at least 12 states. This trend was observed during recent primary elections and could impact upcoming midterm contests.
In Michigan, more than 10,000 mail ballots were rejected for arriving after the Election Day cutoff, nearly doubling the number of late rejections from the previous period. In Wisconsin, approximately 5,000 late ballots were rejected during the spring primary, accounting for 78% of all discarded mail votes. Washington state reported over 20,000 ballots arriving after the deadline.
The U.S. Postal Service stated it generally delivers more than 95% of mail ballots on time, though concerns regarding delivery timeliness persist amid operational changes and budget pressures. The issue carries political implications, as late rejections in key states may affect the electoral prospects of various candidates and parties.
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Donald Trump · Michigan · U.S. Postal Service · Washington · Wisconsin
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Washington state recorded more than 20,000 ballots that arrived after the deadline. matzav.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Data from 12 states shows an increase in mail ballots being rejected for arriving after deadlines during recent primaries. cryptobriefing.com · matzav.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] More than 10,000 mail ballots were rejected in Michigan for arriving after the Election Day cutoff, nearly doubling previous figures. cryptobriefing.com · matzav.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 5,000 mail ballots were rejected for being late during Wisconsin’s spring primary. matzav.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. Postal Service reports it generally delivers over 95% of mail ballots on time. matzav.com