US EditionSenators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail
Sixteen mostly Democratic senators warn USPS changes risk disenfranchising voters by delaying postmarks, especially in mail-dependent states and rural communities, urging restoration of timely processing.
- Senators are concerned that recent changes to the US Postal Service could prevent mail-in ballots from being counted, especially in states that vote largely by mail.
- Some adjustments made to transportation operations of the Postal Service mean that some mail may not reach processing facilities on the same day it is mailed.
- Election officials in Washington state, where voting is mainly done by mail, recommend voters return ballots at least a week before Election Day to avoid potential delays.
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Senators from Oregon and 10 other states worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail
he lawmakers who signed the letter represented California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Maine, Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland.
Recent postal service changes could disrupt mail-in voting, county clerks warn – Capitol News IL
One new rule, which took effect Dec. 24, states that the date a postmark is applied to a piece of mail may not reflect the day it was received by the Postal Service. Currently, 14 states, including Illinois, will accept mail-in ballots if they are received within a certain period after Election Day if they are postmarked on or before Election Day.
Illinois county clerks warn new USPS changes could disrupt vote-by-mail ahead of March primary
County clerks from across Illinois are urging voters to send in their mail ballots earlier than usual due to newly implemented U.S. Postal Service changes that could affect the postmark date and delivery time of ballots.
Senators Push USPS to Address Potential Mail-In Ballot Delays Amid Policy Changes
A group of Democratic senators has urged the US Postal Service to address potential delays in mail processing that could affect postmark dates for mail-in ballots. These delays, caused by USPS consolidations, may result in voter disenfranchisement, particularly in states relying heavily on mail-in voting.
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Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail
A group of U.S. senators is voicing concern over U.S. Postal Service processing changes and what those could mean for voting with mail ballots.
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Calls on USPS to reverse course on policy that puts mail-in ballots, tax filings, and families’ finances at risk
USPS policy lowers standards and delays postmark dates WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined her colleagues in calling on the Postmaster General to immediately reverse course on a decision to worsen service and delay postmarking items. By...
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