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Election Officials Warn USPS Delays Could Disrupt Voting

Despite assurances from the Postal Service, election administrators cite persistent mail issues that could disenfranchise voters.

Overview

  • Election officials from all 50 states have raised concerns about mail-in ballots being delayed or undeliverable.
  • A letter sent to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy highlights failures in USPS staff training and inconsistent handling of election mail.
  • USPS plans to implement 'extraordinary measures' to prioritize election mail from October 21 to November 15.
  • Reports indicate that rural areas and key battleground states like Georgia face significant mail delivery delays.
  • The National Association of Secretaries of State and the National Association of State Election Directors urge immediate corrective action to ensure voter participation and trust.

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