Amid delays in delivery by the U.S. Postal Service and irregularities in mail-in voting, Democrats and the media are finally beginning to acknowledge that there are some problems with mail-in voting ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Democrats are advocating for mail-in voting as an easier way to vote, as voting by mail has increased since the 2020 presidential election during coronavirus lockdowns. But some Democrats and the media have focused on voting method issues after USPS experienced delivery issues and ballot collection led to at least one “do-over” election.
The USPS began using a new delivery system last year, which appears to have led to mail delivery delays. This could affect both the delivery of mail-in ballots to voters and their return to elections departments, and officials are warning both the USPS and voters.
Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy regarding delivery issues affecting the election, saying: , delays in the delivery of election mail that is processed at out-of-state facilities, and important health information such as lab tests not processed on the same day due to reduced transportation travel. These changes and lack of transparency have raised concerns for other members of Congress who have asked for similar information, but have not received a satisfactory response. ”
February, General Registrar of Richmond, Virginia told the voters Ahead of the March primary election, voters are being asked to drop off their mail-in ballots in ballot drop boxes rather than sending them through the USPS.
