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72,000 mail ballots were rejected across six states in the 2026 primaries over technical issues.
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72,000 mail ballots were rejected across six states in the 2026 primaries due to technical issues.
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{ "date": "2026-01-01", "event": "2026 primaries", "location": "Six states" } - Subject Tags
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- September 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM (1 week ago)
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- September 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM (1 week ago)
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Marc Elias argues that hundreds of thousands of mail ballots are rejected due to minor errors, disenfranchising voters, a problem ignored by legacy media. He also expresses concern over Trump's potential plans to undermine elections and highlights ongoing legal battles to protect voting rights.
This article highlights the disparity in media attention between a small number of noncitizen votes and the widespread rejection of mail ballots due to technical issues. It also covers various Republican efforts to restrict voting access and challenges to these actions.
This article discusses the potential for chaos if Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a prominent election denier, loses his Senate race and refuses to accept the results. It highlights his unique powers as AG and the legal experts' confidence in state and federal courts to protect voters' will. The piece also touches on other election-related news, including rejected mail ballots and failed attempts to prove 2020 election fraud.
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