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.