USPS says mail-in ballots might not get postmark on same day they’re dropped off

By: Jonathan Shorman

Outlets: Stateline

Published: December 30, 2025

Words: 494

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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The U.S. Postal Service has adopted a new rule that could create doubt about whether some ballots mailed by voters by Election Day will receive postmarks in time to be counted.

A USPS rule that took effect on Dec. 24 says mail might not receive a postmark on the same day the agency takes possession of it. The postal service says it isn’t changing its existing postmark practices and is merely clarifying its policy, …

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