Overview

• USPS faces significant delays impacting mail-in ballots ahead of the 2024 presidential election, raising concerns among voters and officials.
• Recent USPS disruptions attributed to operational transitions, including a roof collapse and the transition to new processing equipment.
• Postal service overhaul aims to consolidate mail through 60 distribution centers, intended to improve efficiency but has led to notable slowdowns.
• Members of Congress and advocacy groups call for a halt to USPS changes, fearing further impact on mail delivery and the upcoming election.
• USPS commits to employing a robust process for handling election mail, despite past issues and ongoing concerns about mail delivery speeds.