California rejected approximately 148,241 mail-in ballots during its June primary election, representing 1.73 percent of all mail ballots cast. This figure marks the highest total of rejected ballots in recent election cycles. Concerns have been raised regarding a surge in late-postmarked ballots, which may be linked to changes in U.S. Postal Service processing, according to data from the California Secretary of State’s office.
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California Rejects Nearly 150,000 Mail-in Ballots in June Primary
In the June primary election, California saw nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots rejected, the highest number in recent cycles. This accounted for 1.73 percent of all mail ballots cast, raising concerns about the impact of U.S. Postal Service processing changes.
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