# Ballots in Flux as Courts and Postal Policy Shift

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Podcast: [Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spokane-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7569664)
Published: 2026-06-25T07:36:35+00:00
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The Supreme Court is about to rule on a case that could reshape mail-in voting in Washington state, urging voters to mail ballots at least a week early or use secure drop boxes — as new Postal Service policies and political maneuvers threaten to delay or dilute ballot access. With ballots now postmarked at processing centers — not local offices — and less than half of early-mailed ballots getting same-day postmarks, election officials warn bureaucratic hurdles could silence voters. Meanwhile, a sweeping national voting bill demanding proof of citizenship at registration faces Senate gridlock, while the Postmaster General hints at restricting mail-in voting in states not following a national voter list — a move already challenged in court over unreliable data that could disenfranchise voters. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/05d51f848ca25862

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