Postal Service officials urge voters returning ballots near Election Day to ensure they are postmarked at a post office to prevent potential delays from mail processing adjustments. The recommendation comes as election deadlines approach, highlighting concerns over late submissions. Experts suggest this step could help avoid complications in the handling of election-related mail. Those relying on mail-in voting may want to take extra precautions to meet submission requirements.


If you're using the U.S. Postal Service to return a ballot close to Election Day, officials recommend getting it postmarked at a post office to avoid getting caught up in mail processing changes.