California rejected almost 150K mail-in primary ballots

California saw a significant spike in rejected mail-in ballots during its June primary, with nearly 150,000 votes thrown out, marking the highest number in recent election cycles. The surge was largely due to late-postmarked ballots, raising concerns about potential issues with U.S. Postal Service processing times. This situation underscores broader worries about the integrity and reliability of mail-in voting, especially as elections continue to navigate unprecedented challenges brought on by the pandemic and logistical changes in postal operations.