How to make sure your mailed ballot counts in US midterm elections: Mail it early because the postmark date may not match the day you dropped it in the mailbox

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Brazil’s Lula hails ‘bold’ Chinese investors as rival pitches rare earths to Trump

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Grown woman had catfight with girl, 15, then poured boiling water on her, cops say

The 15-year-old teen was taken to the hospital after suffering extensive burns.

California state Capitol evacuated amid threat

Employees were evacuated from the historic west wing of the California state Capitol, authorities said.

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The executive director claimed the rock opera group's online community began asking questions over whether her hairstyle was a case of cultural appropriation.

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Three lawsuits filed Friday challenge the Trump administration's rollback of vehicle mileage rules as illegal, including one led by California.

How to make sure your mailed ballot counts in US midterm elections: Mail it early because the postmark date may not match the day you dropped it in the mailbox

As the 2026 US midterm elections approach, it's crucial for voters to mail their ballots ahead of time to avert potential complications. Remember, ballots must be postmarked by Election Day to be counted. In California, ballots can be accepted up to seven days late if they are postmarked correctly. Voters are encouraged to track their ballots to confirm acceptance.