Changes at the USPS could delay mail throughout most of the nation, putting millions of mail-in voters at risk of blowing ballot deadlines in future elections.
Election officials urge ballot boxes over USPS as new policies could delay
MyNorthwest: Washington’s top election officials are urging residents to return their ballots early and to use drop boxes instead of mail-in voting, as new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) standards could delay postmarks and deliveries. King County Elections spokesperson Haley Watkins said some counties started noticing — for the first time — problems during the August primary, when ballots weren’t always … Read More
Ballots could now be tossed if voters submit them via U.S. Postal Service due to postmarking delays
spokesman.com: Voters who have not submitted their ballots yet should stop submitting them through the mail due to unprecedented concerns ballots will not be postmarked in time for the election, according to recommendations from the Washington secretary of state . State law allows mail-in ballots to be received and still counted after Election Day, even if they arrive to election … Read More
