A significant issue has arisen with mail-in ballots. Thousands of ballots were damaged by a machine before being sent out. The cause of the damage and the extent of the problem are not specified in the available information.

The Department of Elections is taking steps to address the situation. They will continue to monitor ballot mailings to ensure the issue is resolved.

Further details about the damaged ballots and the Department of Elections' response can be found through additional sources. The department's monitoring efforts are ongoing, but specific outcomes or results are not provided in the available information.