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Still Have Your Mail-in Ballot? How a Big USPS Change Could Impact You

Illinois election officials warn that mail-in ballots may be disqualified if USPS processing delays cause postmarks after Election Day, affecting timely ballot counting.

Summary by NBC Chicago
Voting by mail has exploded in popularity in Illinois in recent years, but if you still have your ballot, there’s something you must keep in mind. That change pertains to the way the United States Postal Service postmarks mail, which could impact whether your ballot will actually be counted in the primary election. Here’s what you need to know ahead of Tuesday. How the USPS postmark changes impacts mail-in balloting Voters were urged to turn in …

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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Monday, March 16, 2026.
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