Episode 617: US Postal Service Slowdowns Concern State Election Officials; Will DeJoy’s Leaner USPS Deliver Ballots in Time?
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report for Sept. 26, 2024
US Postal Service Slowdowns Concern State Election Officials; Will DeJoy’s Leaner USPS Deliver Ballots in Time?
GOP challenges to state laws allowing the counting of properly postmarked mail ballots after the election takes on more significance when considering chronic U.S. Postal Service delays. U.S election officials are worried.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
American Democracy Minute - GOP Challenge to Mississippi Mail Ballot Deadline Law Likely to Set Up U.S. Supreme Court Challenge with National Consequences
U.S. Postal Service - Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Defines Change Imperative and Touts Modernization Progress in 2024 National Postal Forum Keynote
U.S. Postal Service - List of Sorting Centers Under Review for Closure or Consolidation
National Association of State Election Directors - NASED, NASS, and Local Election Official Associations Send Joint Letter to USPS Postmaster General
The Guardian - US Postal Service delays threaten to disrupt election voting, officials say
The 19th - Voting by mail? Election workers are worried about issues at the Postal Service
Groups Taking Action:
Save the Post Office, Vote at Home Institute, Public Citizen
Check Your Voter Registration:
- U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
- USA Vote Foundation – Registration, Eligibility, State Election Office Links
- Vote.Gov – Register to Vote in Your State
- Vote.Org – Check Your Registration to Vote
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