LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A week out from Election Day, the United States Postal Service recommends voters who choose to vote by mail “do so soon,” according to a news release published Monday.
While Tuesday, Nov. 5 is Election Day, Nevada law allows counties to accept mail-in ballots postmarked on or by Election Day until Nov. 9. The Nevada Supreme Court ruled Monday that ballots without postmarks can also be counted until Thursday, Nov. 8.
LINK: Clark County voters can check the status of their mail-in ballots
“As we anticipate an uptick of ballots in the mail over the coming days, Postal Service employees are working to ensure the ballots of every individual who chooses to vote by mail are delivered quickly and securely,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “As in past elections, the Postal Service is ready to deliver your ballot on time. But don’t delay. If you choose to vote by mail, please mail early as every day counts.”
The Postal Service estimated that 99.89% of mail-in ballots will be delivered to their respective counting sites within a week. On average, USPS estimates it takes about a day and a half to make the delivery.