Here is what the page “USPS Delays Could Double Rejected Mail Ballots in Washington, UW Research Warns” contains. A University of Washington research brief warns that ongoing changes to U.S. Postal Service mail processing could double the rate of mail ballots arriving too late to be counted in Washington state. 21, highlights that tens of thousands of ballots may be at risk of rejectio 21, highlights that tens of thousands of ballots may be at risk of rejection in the 2026 general election if voters rely on mailing their ballots close to Election Day.
The findings point to operational shifts at USPS that have slowed delivery times, increasing the likelihood that ballots postmarked on time still miss legal deadlines. Washington, which conducts elections almost entirely by mail, is particularly vulnerable to such delays. Researchers urge voters to return ballots early or use official drop boxes to ensure their votes are counted. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.