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Atlantic County clerk amending primary vote totals with 24 ballots held up in alleged postal dispute

Source: Press of Atlantic City · Jul 20, 2026, 7:45 PM

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Atlantic County clerk amending primary vote totals with 24 ballots held up in alleged postal dispute news image

Atlantic County Clerk Joseph Giralo announced that his office filed an amended primary election results document after the county Board of Elections counted 24 cure ballots that were reportedly delayed due to a U.S.

Postal Service dispute. The ballots were previously held up and have now been officially included in the 2026 primary election totals.

Key points

  • Atlantic County Clerk Joseph Giralo amended primary election results to include 24 previously delayed cure ballots
  • The ballots were held up in an alleged postal dispute with the U.S. Postal Service
  • The Atlantic County Board of Elections officially opened and counted the ballots last week
  • The amended results document was filed Monday following the ballot count

FAQ

What are cure ballots?
Cure ballots are ballots that may have technical issues or missing information but can be corrected and counted if resolved within a specified timeframe.
Why were the 24 ballots delayed?
According to County Clerk Giralo, the ballots were delayed due to an alleged dispute with the U.S. Postal Service.
How does this affect the 2026 primary results?
The inclusion of these 24 ballots required the county to amend and refile the official primary election results document to ensure accurate vote totals.

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