Background The 2024 election season is underway, and the Postal Service is geared up for the elections, including numerous congressional, gubernatorial, state, and local races. Thus, proper handling of Election Mail and Political Mail is critical, especially as more voters turn to the mail to participate in the electoral process. The Postal Service’s plans are…
January 25, 2024 Postal Bulletin’s latest edition, published Jan. 25, features a guide to Election Mail and Political Mail. Updates to USPS policies, procedures and forms are also included. Employees can go to usps.com to read and download the latest Postal Bulletin, along with past issues. Postal Bulletin – January 25, 2024 Source: USPS
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…
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…
May 13, 2022 The Postal Service wants employees to remember the differences between Election Mail and Political Mail. Election Mail describes mail — to or from election officials — that allows individuals to participate in the voting process. Examples include ballots for domestic or international delivery, voter registration cards, absentee ballot applications and polling place…
Background The 2022 primaries and mid-terms are upon us and the Postal Service™ is gearing up for those elections, including numerous congressional, gubernatorial, state, and local races. Thus, proper handling of Election Mail and Political Mail is critical, especially as more voters turn to the mail to participate in the electoral process. The Postal Service’s…
The 2022 primaries and mid-terms will soon be upon us and the Postal Service™ is gearing up for those elections, including numerous congressional, gubernatorial, state, and local races. Thus, proper handling of Election Mail and Political Mail is critical, especially as more voters turn to the mail to participate in the electoral process. The Postal…
The Office of Inspector General is tasked with ensuring efficiency, accountability, and integrity in the U.S. Postal Service. We also have the distinct mission of helping to maintain confidence in the mail and postal system, as well as to improve the Postal Service’s bottom line. We use audits and investigations to help protect the integrity…
