USPS Reports Record Efficiency in 2024 Mail-In Ballot Delivery

The Postal Service successfully delivered nearly 100 million ballots, though it urges national standards to address inconsistent state deadlines.

The U.S. Postal Service processed over 99.2 million ballots during the 2024 general election, with 99.88% delivered within seven days.
On average, outbound ballots reached voters in under two days, while return ballots were delivered to election officials in one day.
Despite challenges like hurricanes in the South, USPS implemented extraordinary measures, including extra deliveries and specialized sorting, to ensure timely ballot processing.
The agency highlighted inconsistencies in state election laws and deadlines as a significant issue, calling for national standards to improve efficiency and reliability.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy emphasized USPS's commitment to supporting vote-by-mail systems and suggested further collaboration with policymakers to enhance the process.