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Ballots Sent Back by Mistake | Lawrence News
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A mail-in ballot mix-up in Wyandotte County, Kansas has sparked outrage after ballots were accidentally sent back to voters instead of election officials—thanks to an outdated P.O. box. Critics, including the Kansas Democratic Party chair, see it as a racially charged setback reminiscent of poll taxes, especially since the county has a high Black and brown voter population. Election Commissioner Michael Abbott admits he changed the address and says the issue is now resolved. Over 1,400 of nearly 3,000 ballots have still arrived safely, with only ten voters reporting the error. One candidate urges voters to drop off ballots in person to avoid future confusion—a simple glitch that’s fueling distrust in the system.
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