USPS details election preparations including additional pickups, extra deliveries and more
The Postal Service is ready to deliver the nation’s ballots and other Election Mail, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told the news media last week.
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USPS: Ballot Mail gets green tags, Political Mail gets red tags
Election Mail is any item mailed to or from authorized election officials that enables citizens to participate in the voting process. This includes ballots, sample ballots, voter registration cards, absentee ballot applications and polling place notifications.
Postal Inspection Service is working to protect the vote
July 9, 2024 The Postal Inspection Service is the federal law enforcement agency assigned to protect the mail — including Election Mail and Ballot Mail. On its website, the agency outlines its efforts to protect the integrity of election-related mail as it moves through the postal network. These efforts include: • Designating inspectors in each USPS district…
USPS: Know the differences between Election Mail, Ballot Mail and Political Mail
July 19, 2023 The Postal Service wants employees to remember the differences between Election Mail, Ballot Mail and Political Mail. Election Mail is any item mailed to or from authorized election officials that enables citizens to participate in the voting process. Examples include ballots for domestic or international delivery, sample ballots, voter registration forms, absentee…
USPS: Inspection Service continues Election Mail vigilance
June 27, 2023 The Postal Inspection Service plays an important role in the electoral process — even during off years. On its website, the organization outlines its efforts to protect the integrity of election-related mail as it moves through the postal network. These efforts include: • Designating inspectors in each USPS district to coordinate Election…
USPS: PMG thanks employees for election season work in new video
In his latest video message, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy thanks Postal Service employees for their work during election season. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, millions more people voted by mail this year. The Postmaster General reviews the steps USPS took to serve these voters, and he discusses how political campaigns used mail to educate voters…
USPS: Inspection Service site offers info
The Postal Inspection Service has introduced a website that outlines the law enforcement agency’s efforts to protect the integrity of election-related mail. The website, located at uspis.gov/election-mail-security, provides overviews of mail security initiatives — including government partnerships, digital security measures and process improvements — as well as tips for voters. Like the USPS website for…
USPS: PMG discusses election, other topics in new video
The latest video from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy updates employees on the Postal Service’s work to deliver election-related mail. To serve voters who mail their ballots close to deadline, the organization is prioritizing ballots, adding postmarking resources, adding extra transportation wherever it is needed, and working with local election officials to meet special needs. “We…