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Some San Francisco voters see tears in vote-by-mail ballot envelopes
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Alise Maripuu | Bay City News , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· October 7, 2026
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Key points The damage reported so far is limited to the outer envelope. Voters have been receiving damaged mail-in ballot packets.
Voters have been receiving damaged mail-in ballot packets. These packets contain several items, including ballot cards and instructions. The damage reported so far is limited to the outer envelope.
The contents of the packets, such as the ballot cards, are typically intact despite the exterior damage. Voters are advised to inspect their packets for any issues.
Further information is available for voters who receive damaged packets, including what to do if the contents are affected. The department responsible has issued a notice regarding the issue.
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Category: government Published: October 7, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Voters have been receiving damaged mail-in ballot packets. These packets contain several items, including ballot cards and instructions. The damage reported so far is limited to the outer envelope…
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