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Late Mail Ballots and USPS Processing Changes
Summary
859 ballots arrived too late to count, and the Postal Service now routes ballots through Phoenix before delivery, adding delay. Officials urge voters to mail ballots at least a week before election day.
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Voters who drop ballots at official county drop boxes or vote in person, avoiding postal delays.
⚠️Who could be affected
Voters who mail ballots close to election day risk their votes not being counted.
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