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USPS says mail-in ballots might not get postmark on same day they are dropped off
by Jonathan Shorman Kentucky Lantern January 1, 2026 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

