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.
WBEZ

USPS postmark change could 'threaten' mail-in voters, Cook County officials warn

The Illinois primary election will be held March 17. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received ...
WFMZ-TV

Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail

FILE - Employees sort vote-by-mail ballots from municipal elections on Election Day at the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections Office, Nov. 4, 2025, in Doral, Fla. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A group ...

USPS changes could delay mail-in ballots for Illinois primary election

The U.S. Postal Service has made some work-flow changes that could impact mail-in ballots in the upcoming 2026 Illinois ...

Will USPS postmark rules, delays affect Wisconsin absentee ballots?

State election officials explain why new USPS postmark rules won't affect absentee ballots but still urge voters to return them as soon as possible.
Oregonian

This new USPS policy could impact millions of voters, senators say

PORTLAND — A group of mostly Democratic U.S. senators sent a letter Thursday to the U.S. Postal Service, voicing concern that mail processing changes could affect postmark dates for mail-in ballots ...

How to register to vote by mail, and a big USPS change to note for 2026

Voting by mail has exploded in popularity in Illinois in recent years, and applications are now open to submit ballots for ...
Morning Call PA

Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A group of Democratic U.S. senators sent a letter Thursday to the U.S. Postal Service, voicing concern that mail processing changes could affect postmark dates for mail-in ...