Election Officials Urge Mail-In Ballot Returns

As Election Day approaches, election officials across several key states are advising voters with mail-in ballots to return them in person to ensure their votes are counted. In Pennsylvania and Michigan, officials recommend hand-delivering ballots to avoid postal delays, stressing that ballots must arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day. La Crosse, Wisconsin, also urges voters to return their absentee ballots by mail at least a week prior or to hand deliver them to designated locations, ensuring they are properly sealed and signed. In Georgia, where early voting has reached record levels, officials are encouraging the approximately 140,000 voters still holding mail-in ballots to drop them off at county election offices or drop boxes rather than mailing them. Absentee ballots in Georgia must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day, regardless of the postmark. The unified message emphasizes the importance of timely ballot submission to safeguard participation in the electoral process.