Concerns Rise Over Mail-In Voting Amid Postal Service Challenges

Election officials urge voters to mail ballots early due to potential delays from Postal Service reorganization efforts.

Election officials are advising voters to mail their ballots at least a week before Election Day to ensure timely delivery.
The U.S. Postal Service has implemented 'extraordinary measures' to handle election mail, including additional pickups and deliveries.
A 10-year Postal Service reorganization plan has caused delivery delays, particularly in rural areas, raising concerns among election officials.
Despite previous successes in delivering election mail, recent consolidation efforts have led to late-arriving ballots in some states.
Communication between election officials and the Postal Service has been strained, with calls for improved coordination and reliability.