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21 Jun: Lesniak Bill To Honor Mail-In Ballots That Are Postmarked Before Deadline Clears Senate

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Raymond Lesniak, which would permit ballots to be counted if they are postmarked before election day, but arrive within seven days after the election, was approved today by the full Senate, by a vote of 21 to 14.

“The time period between mailing an election ballot, and the ballot actually being received to be counted can vary, even with the best of intentions,” said Senator Lesniak, D-Union. “This bill would help to ensure that those who have difficulty, or are simply unable to make it to the polls on election day, are able to have their voices heard, and votes counted.”

03 Jun: Lesniak Bill Would Honor Mail-In Ballots That Are Postmarked Before Deadline

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Raymond Lesniak, which would permit ballots to be counted if they are postmarked before election day, but arrive within seven days after the election, was unanimously approved today by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee.

“When the Vote by Mail law was enacted, it provided voting access to those who might otherwise find it difficult to get to the polls on election day,” said Senator Lesniak, D-Union. “What the law was unable to account for, however, is the time it sometimes takes for mail to reach its destination. This bill would expand the Vote by Mail law to ensure that voters who mail their ballot on time have their voices heard on election day.”