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Alaska’s recent primary saw a troubling spike in absentee ballot rejections—nearly double last year’s rate—mostly due to late postmarks, not missing signatures. Rural areas like House District 40 hit hard, with 40% of ballots tossed, especially in remote villages where in-person ballots didn’t reach offices on time. One voter, Sallyann Hughes, had her August 5 ballot rejected, raising concerns for future elections. In response, the Division of Elections is shifting policy: in-person rural ballots will now be sent directly to Anchorage to avoid mail delays—a move hailed by advocates as essential for fairness and accessibility.

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https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2026/09/17/mail-trouble-canceled-some-alaska-primary-votes-in-western-alaska/

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