Vote-by-mail ballots are shown in sorting trays on Aug. 5 at the King County Elections headquarters in Renton. Washington state officials are assuring residents they’re not too concerned that mail-in general election votes will not be counted on time, as the U.S. Postal Service warned 46 states Friday. (Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press)
Vote-by-mail ballots are shown in sorting trays on Aug. 5 at the King County Elections headquarters in Renton. (Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press)
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Despite delays in mailing system, Washington state, King County officials say voters have little to worry about.

Vote-by-mail ballots are shown in sorting trays on Aug. 5 at the King County Elections headquarters in Renton. Washington state officials are assuring residents they’re not too concerned that mail-in general election votes will not be counted on time, as the U.S. Postal Service warned 46 states Friday. (Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press)
Vote-by-mail ballots are shown in sorting trays on Aug. 5 at the King County Elections headquarters in Renton. (Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press)
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Washington state officials assure residents Postal Service delays likely won’t affect mail-in votes

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