Oregon and Washington counties report mail ballot delivery issues ahead of elections

Officials in Coos County, Oregon, and Whitman County, Washington, report problems with mail ballots not reaching voters ahead of elections. Local clerks blame the Postal Service for these issues, with many residents not receiving their ballots. Coos County Clerk Julie Brecke noted an influx of calls from concerned voters. In Whitman County, Auditor Sandy Jamison confirmed that ballots were processed but may be missing due to distribution issues. These problems follow recent arson attacks on ballot boxes in both states, which authorities believe are linked.