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Washington and Oregon see surge in rejected ballots due to late postmarks
Newly released data shows a surge in rejected ballots due to late postmarks in Washington and Oregon. Officials attribute this trend to recent operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service, which has been consolidating operations into regional hubs to reduce costs.
Election officials and senators have warned that these changes could delay the application of postmarks to ballots, even if they are mailed by the deadline. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read stated that the delay prevented many voters from having their voices heard during the May primary.
In response to these challenges, states are working to increase ballot accessibility. Tobias Read is seeking emergency funding to install 20 new ballot drop boxes in Oregon. Meanwhile, Washington’s secretary of state has already allocated approximately $300,000 to reimburse counties for the addition of 21 drop boxes.
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Donald Trump · Oregon · Tobias Read · U.S. Postal Service · Washington
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Washington’s secretary of state spent approximately $300,000 to reimburse counties for 21 additional drop boxes. www.vaildaily.com · looniepolitics.com · www.bangordailynews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has increased in Washington and Oregon. www.vaildaily.com · looniepolitics.com · www.bangordailynews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. Postal Service has been consolidating operations into regional hubs to save billions of dollars. www.vaildaily.com · looniepolitics.com · www.bangordailynews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is requesting emergency funding for 20 new ballot drop boxes. www.vaildaily.com · looniepolitics.com · www.bangordailynews.com