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Nearly 4,000 absentee ballots in North Carolina could be rejected because of an envelope not being sealed correctly. North Carolina voters now must seal their absentee ballot in two envelopes, or risk their ballot being void. Follow Democracy Docket to stay up to date on the latest election news.

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If your vote didn't matter, they wouldn't be trying to invalidate you. Keep that in mind next time they come knocking on your door demanding money.

That’s not good but voters who vote by mail should understand what’s required to complete a successful ballot and envelope. Maybe have a friend or relative review the requirements.

I entered a wrong number on my Texas mail-in ballot, and instead of writing over it and risking rejection, I voted in person yesterday. Can’t take the chance this time.

I’m so angry. The elderly and people with disabilities are among the most vulnerable under this rule. Some voters have vision or mobility challenges, and others lack transportation to the polling places, forcing them to travel even farther. This oppressive move is an attack on our democracy.

They can be notified of the problems and given a chance to fix them, the process may be difficult. People with disabilities or trouble reading may need help. The Elias Law Group challenged the rules; a judge declined to block them before the election. They remain in effect while the case continues.