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 and delivery issues, despite the state's efforts to count every vote. The rejection rate increased to 1.73%, with 93,479 ballots disqualified for lateness, linked to U.S. Postal Service policy changes and voter behavior in a competitive gubernatorial race.