Postmaster General Addresses Election Mail Handling Concerns

US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has reassured state election officials that the Postal Service will manage timely delivery of mail-in ballots for the upcoming elections. Addressing previous concerns, DeJoy highlighted enhanced training for postal workers and ongoing collaboration with election officials to address quality issues, incorrect deliveries, and returned mail. He emphasized efforts to prevent a repeat of past "flawed ballot envelope designs" and to ensure proper handling of undeliverable election mail.

Despite DeJoy's reassurances, Steve Simon, president of the National Association of Secretaries of State, noted that some significant issues persisted, requiring their recent letter of concern. DeJoy acknowledged that a major network reorganization had caused temporary disruptions but assured that changes were paused to prevent delays in election mail. He cited the Postal Service's strong performance during the 2020 elections, where nearly 98% of ballots were returned to election officials within three days, indicating confidence in their established protocols. Officials encourage voters to submit mail-in ballots well in advance or use drop boxes. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)