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.

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USPS OIG Report: Election Mail Readiness for the 2024 General Election

Postal Service management agreed with eight recommendations and disagreed with two.

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Postal Bulletin: Your 2024 Election Mail and Political Mail Guide

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…

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USPS: Latest Postal Bulletin includes election guide

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

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USPS: Election Mail, Political Mail reminder

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…

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Postal Bulletin: Your 2022 Election and Political Mail Guide

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…

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