Election officials raise alarm over mail voting rules: "Virtually impossible"
Summary
The U.S. Postal Service introduced new rules for mail voting that require states to add barcodes and submit voter information to a federal online system. Many state and local election officials say these rules are very hard to follow and could cause delays and other problems before the November elections. A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Postal Service from fully applying these rules while a lawsuit takes place.Key Facts
- The Postal Service's new mail voting rules were announced on August 21.
- The rules require unique barcodes on mail ballot envelopes and submission of voter data to a federal portal.
- Election officials warn that following these requirements would cost a lot of money and strain local resources.
- Some officials say it would take years of work to process all voter information as the rule demands.
- Postal workers must check and verify ballots meet the new rules or they will be returned to election offices.
- A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of the rule for the November 3 elections.
- A lawsuit involving 24 states and the District of Columbia challenges the new Postal Service rule.
- Each state sets its own mail voting procedures under the U.S. Constitution, which adds complexity to implementing a uniform federal rule.
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