Staff report

A processing issue at post offices in some areas of Hays County is believed to have led to some completed ballots-by-mail to be returned to residents, according to the Hays County Elections Office.

In a press release, the Elections Office received approximately 100 calls or visits by residents who have had ballots returned to them by mistake.

According to officials, the issue extended to post office equipment reading a white label containing the voter’s name and address on the ...