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‘Mail early’: Election officials urge people to get ballots in pronto amid Postal Service slowdowns

Belt-tightening mail delivery measures could lead to more ballots being rejected

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Salon· Oct 14, 10:00 AM‘Mail early’: Election officials urge people to get ballots in pronto amid Postal Service slowdowns

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