Ballots rejected in Washington and Oregon due to Postal Service changes

In the U.S. states of Washington and Oregon, the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has surged, raising concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's operational changes. During the May primary, Oregon saw a rejection rate of 13%, up from 9.5% two years earlier. Washington's rural counties reported rejection rates exceeding 4%, prompting officials to add more drop boxes and urge voters to mail ballots early.