US Postal Service Reports Strong Mail Ballot Delivery Performance in 2024 Election

Nearly 100% of mail ballots were delivered within a week, but officials highlight areas for improvement in future elections.

The USPS successfully delivered 99.9% of 2024 election mail ballots to election offices within a week, with 97.7% arriving in three days.
Over 99 million mail ballots were processed during the general election, despite challenges such as hurricanes and misdirected mail.
Some ballots were sent to incorrect states, including 150 Oregon ballots mistakenly sent to California, though they were eventually redirected.
State election officials expressed concerns about systemic issues, such as undelivered ballots and staff training, which could affect future elections.
The USPS implemented extraordinary measures to ensure timely delivery this year and is working with policymakers to improve mail voting processes for upcoming elections.