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

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Published on October 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Hansi Lo Wang. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
A Wake County Board of Elections employee prepares a mail-in ballot to be sent out to a voter in September in Raleigh, N.C.

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.

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