Nearly 150,000 mail ballots were rejected in Californias primary [U60pGdWwZbn]

Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT

Compiled data show the primary driver of higher ballot rejection numbers is late-arriving ballots postmarked after Election Day. Updated U.S. Postal Service policy could be the reason for the increase in late postmarks. Subscribe: Read more: This video may be available for archive licensing via