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

NPROctober 9, 2026
Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark
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Relying on the U.S. Postal Service to return a mail-in ballot close to Election Day now comes with an additional risk for many voters a late postmark that gets a vote rejected. The risk stems from m…

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