Kim Alexander
Coverage of Kim Alexander in the Nexus archive.
- Nearly 150,000 California mail ballots rejected in June primary, a record high thanks to late-arriving ballots
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California's June primary, a record high driven by late postmarks despite a week-long counting window. The rejection rate rose to 1.73%, with 93,479 disqualifications due to late-arriving ballots, attributed to U.S. Postal Service changes and voter behavior in a competitive gubernatorial race.
- Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’s primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California’s June 2026 primary, with late arrivals and postmark issues being the main causes. This marks an increase from previous years, with 93,479 rejections directly linked to lateness, and concerns raised over U.S. Postal Service changes potentially affecting postmark timing.
- Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’ primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California’s June 2026 primary, with 93,479 rejections attributed to late postmarks. This marks an increase from previous primaries, raising concerns about U.S. Postal Service changes affecting ballot timing and election integrity.
- Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’ primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California’s June primary due to late postmarks, despite efforts to count every vote. Late-arriving ballots accounted for 93,479 rejections, with experts linking the issue to U.S. Postal Service changes affecting postmark timing. Lawmakers raised concerns about USPS policies potentially impacting election mail processing.
- Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California' primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California's June primary due to late postmarks and delivery issues, despite the state's efforts to count every vote. The rejection rate increased to 1.73%, with 93,479 ballots disqualified for lateness, linked to U.S. Postal Service policy changes and voter behavior in a competitive gubernatorial race.
- Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California' primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in California's June primary due to late arrivals and postmark issues, despite rules allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day. Rejections rose from 108,982 in 2024 to 148,241 in 2024, with 93,479 attributed to lateness. Concerns were raised about U.S. Postal Service policy changes affecting postmark timing and voter behavior in a high-turnout election.