Election officials are sounding the alarm over a key issue with mail-in ballots ahead of the critical presidential election in November.
A group of state and local election officials voiced concerns Wednesday regarding the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
The group is raising concerns about the USPS’s capacity to efficiently handle the delivery of millions of ballots for the 2024 presidential election.
The warning was issued by the National Association of State Election Directors and other officials
They wrote a letter to U.S. Postal Service Postmaster Louis DeJoy expressing concerns about USPS’s operations.
The letter highlights issues such as processing delays, lost or delayed election mail, and insufficient training.
They warn that these could impact the timely and accurate delivery of mail-in ballots.
The officials stated in the letter that mailed ballots, postmarked by the required date during the past year and recent primary season, did not arrive in time.
They revealed that the ballots arrived at local election offices several days past the deadline for counting.
According to the letter, election mail was being returned as undeliverable, despite being correctly addressed.
The officials reported no noticeable improvements from the USPS.
Despite ongoing discussions with USPS election personnel, there have been no proactive measures to address their concerns.
“We have not seen improvement or concerted efforts to remediate our concerns,” the letter said.
“In fact, many of the issues raised by election officials are echoed in the recent findings of the USPS Office of Inspector General Audit.”
In response, USPS has maintained that it is dedicated to the “timely and secure delivery of the nation’s Election Mail,” Reuters reported.
The service noted improvements, stating that it currently delivers mail on average within 2.7 days.
The USPS advised voters to send ballots at least one week before the election deadline to ensure timely delivery.
Additionally, the USPS has implemented “extraordinary measures” two weeks before Election Day to expedite ballot delivery, Reuters reported.
These measures include additional pickups and special sorting plans.
USPS referenced that it successfully delivered 99.89% of ballots from voters to election officials within seven days during the 2020 general election.
A USPS Inspector General’s report from July also pointed out certain operational risks that could affect ballot counting, according to Reuters.
The report included recommendations for enhancing readiness for processing and delivery of ballots.
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