Change to USPS postmark rules could have big impacts for mail-in voting

Election officials in Illinois are warning the public of the possible impacts of a change to the way the United States Postal Service postmarks mail.
CNN

Ballots, tax returns and other important mail may not get postmarked the day you turn it in, Postal Service warns

If you rely on postmarks when casting your ballot, filing your taxes or paying bills, a new US Postal Service rule makes it clear that you should plan ahead. Postmarks – which include a date stamp ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

How a postal rule clarification could cost votes

On Christmas Eve, the U.S. Postal Service quietly clarified a rule that could determine whether your vote is counted. For decades, the postmark, the official stamp showing when and where mail was ...
KWQC

Recent postal service changes could disrupt mail-in voting, county clerks warn

PEORIA (Capitol News Illinois) — New postal service changes to postmarking and transportation rules could disrupt mail-in voting in the 2026 election, Illinois county clerks warn. Ahead of the March ...
The Pantagraph

Recent postal service changes could disrupt mail-in voting, county clerks warn

EAST PEORIA — New postal service changes to postmarking and transportation rules could disrupt mail-in voting in the 2026 election, Illinois county clerks said this week.