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Trump's Terms
Can the U.S. Postal Service deliver mail-in ballots on time?
Sep 23, 2024
Hansi Lo Wang, a voting rights correspondent for NPR, dives into the pressing issue of mail-in ballot delivery as elections approach. He shares insights from election officials grappling with concerns about the U.S. Postal Service's ability to meet deadlines. Personal anecdotes illustrate the anxieties voters face in ensuring their ballots arrive on time. The discussion sheds light on the challenges and implications for democracy, making it a must-listen for anyone invested in the electoral process.
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- Concerns have emerged over the USPS's ability to deliver mail-in ballots on time, risking voter disenfranchisement ahead of the election.
- Voters are contemplating alternative methods like in-person ballot submission to ensure their votes are counted despite postal delivery uncertainties.
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Concerns Over Mail-in Ballot Delivery
The impending general election has raised significant concerns regarding the timely delivery of mail-in ballots by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Election officials, such as County Clerk John Whitaker in Utah, reported instances where over 400 mail-in ballots arrived after the state’s legal deadline, leading to worry about voter disenfranchisement. The USPS has stated that some ballots were submitted too late to meet the postmark requirement, which has intensified scrutiny over their operations, particularly in light of recent changes aimed at cost-cutting. This situation has prompted state election directors to formally express their concerns to the Postal Service about systemic delivery issues affecting multiple states.
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