September 1, 2026 We have received Senator Blumenthal’s letter and are carefully reviewing the concerns he and the whistleblower have raised. We appreciate the opportunity to address these questions and share additional information about the Postal Service’s work to support election officials and voters across the country. The United States Postal Service has spent months … Read more
August 25, 2026 NALC President Brian L. Renfroe released the following statement: Yesterday evening’s Supreme Court ruling was the latest development in a broader effort to diminish the credibility of mail-in voting, undermine the dedicated work of the nation’s 200,000 active city letter carriers, and suppress Americans’ access to the ballot. States administer elections. Neither … Read more
May 29, 2026 Key Points The U.S. Postal Service proposed new mail-in ballot rules that would require states to submit voter names, addresses and unique ballot barcodes for federal elections. The proposal would set mandatory “best practices” for federal elections including Election Mail logos, tracking barcodes and design reviews. The rule follows President Donald Trump’s … Read more
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 … Read more
