HOW THE US POSTAL SERVICE’S NEW GUIDANCE ON POSTMARKS COULD AFFECT MAIL VOTERS
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✍️ The US Postal Service has updated its guidance on processing mail, which may affect voters in 18 jurisdictions who return ballots after Election Day. The change clarifies that the stamped date does not necessarily reflect when mail was received.
👉 The USPS guidance clarifies that the stamped date on a piece of mail does not necessarily reflect when it was received. 👉 The change affects 14 states and several territories that allow mail ballots to be counted if they are received after Election Day but postmarked by Election Day. 👉 States are taking steps to educate voters about the change, including updating guidance and providing drop boxes. 👉 Election officials are concerned about the potential impact on voter turnout, particularly in rural areas where postmark delays are more common.
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