The investigation continues after a woman reported finding a bag stuffed with completed Santa Clara County ballots in a ravine in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
"It appears that these ballots are voted ballots that went missing while they were in the possession of the USPS before they could be delivered to the Registrar of Voters," the statement from the registrar continued.
The ROV said it had contacted the US Postal Service so that it could investigate. Once the USPS investigation is over, ROV said it plans to get the ballots back. The county noted that it doesn't know yet exactly how many ballots are impacted, but the initial estimate is one to two dozen ballots. The county also reminded voters that they can tSimilar resources are available in other counties and statewide through the California Secretary of State.
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