postmark

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Fourteen US states allow mail-in ballots to be tallied after the date of the election if they bear a postmark by Election Day.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

If you file on paper, you should ask for a postmark at the post-office counter or choose certified mail with a return receipt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

As with the implications of the postmark rule in domestic elections, it’s not immediately clear what impact any potential complications for overseas voters could have.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

Garvins said that customers who want a manual postmark should visit a Postal Service location and request one at the counter.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

In early April a long letter arrived in Franz’s post-office box bearing a South Dakota postmark.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer