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USPS whistleblower alleges rushed mail ballot systems could disenfranchise voters

A whistleblower said the rushed system could block millions of ballots after minimal testing and a July restart despite a court order.

  • A Postal Service whistleblower warned on Friday that agency efforts to restrict mail ballot delivery for November were rushed and unreliable, potentially preventing millions of Americans from casting their votes.
  • President Donald Trump issued an executive order in March directing the Postal Service to establish new mail-ballot restrictions, requiring states to use an online portal to submit voter lists.
  • The whistleblower account warned of a potential "catastrophic failure" where a single error in random sample checks could cause the Postal Service to reject entire batches of mail ballots and send them back to states.
  • Calling the plan "alarming," Sen. Richard Blumenthal released the complaint last Tuesday, arguing the process creates confusion and prevents many Americans from having their votes counted.
  • Under a temporary injunction from District Court Judge Indira Talwani, the Postal Service's plans remain frozen, though the agency allegedly resumed work in July; the legal battle will likely be settled by the Supreme Court.
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USPS whistleblower alleges rushed mail ballot systems could disenfranchise voters

Votebeat reports a USPS whistleblower warns that rushed mail ballot systems could disenfranchise voters, leading to potential chaos in the upcoming election.

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