Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Summary
The U.S. Postal Service is playing a critical role as midterm election ballots will soon be mailed. President Donald Trump is pushing for more control over mail voting, while changes in mail handling have caused delays in ballot delivery, raising concerns about timely counting.Key Facts
- Midterm election ballots will start mailing out in about six weeks.
- President Donald Trump wants more control over mail voting through an executive order.
- The Postal Service changed how it processes mail, which critics say slows ballot delivery.
- In past elections, many ballots arrived too late to be counted in some states like California and Wisconsin.
- Election officials in Kansas and Michigan recommend voters drop off ballots in person if they want to vote early.
- The timeliness of the Postal Service's delivery is crucial for the midterm elections.
- Delays in mail delivery have raised concerns about fair and complete vote counting.
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