From Bulk Permit #1455 (the permit that is used for mailing absentee ballots)
What I have found is that there was activity only on that account on October 2nd (1,605 pieces) and October 13th. (28,000 pieces) There was no activity in between those to dates.
I asked if the submission and billing occurs on the same day. And the computer showed that yes the bulk mailing was received by USPS on the 13th and billed on the 13th.
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Before I left I repeated myself "no activity from the between the 2nd and 13th?" She said "No activity"
I will confirm with the supervisor that there are no other bulk permits used for absentee ballots.
Thanks for the post.
If true this should sink King County. They should be forced to count more Absentee Ballots rejected because of the post date. These votes could eaisly reverse the election.
Once it gets into the military system for forwarding, though, things might be different.