US Postal Service Changes Could Delay Mail-in Ballots for Upcoming Illinois Primary Election

Cook County clerk urges early mail-in voting amid USPS postmark change before March 17 primary

While the change might appear small, ballots mailed close to March 17 might not be postmarked by Election Day and therefore be deemed invalid, county official warns.

Change to USPS postmark rules could have big impacts for mail-in voting

Election officials in Illinois are warning the public of the possible impacts of a change to the way the United States Postal Service postmarks mail. That change went into effect on January 1, and officials are saying it could have an impact on those residents who choose to cast their election ballots by mail. According to the USPS, the new policy says a postmark no longer reflects the date a piece of mail is received by the service. Rather, it …

US Postal Service changes could delay mail-in ballots for upcoming Illinois primary election

The U.S. Postal Service has made some work-flow changes that could impact mail-in ballots in the upcoming 2026 Illinois primary elections on March 17.