Postal voting in the United States

USPS Releases Updated 2020 Post-Election Analysis Report

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Elections in the United States, Voting in the United States, Elections, Voting, Voter suppression, Government, Postal voting in the 2020 United States elections, Postal voting in the United States

Postal Service today released an updated 2020 Post-Election Analysis that outlined the steps the agency took to deliver a record 136 million ballots and Election Mailpieces during the 2020 General Election and the two run-off elections for the United States Senate in Georgia.

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  • Postal Service today released an updated 2020 Post-Election Analysis that outlined the steps the agency took to deliver a record 136 million ballots and Election Mailpieces during the 2020 General Election and the two run-off elections for the United States Senate in Georgia.
  • Key 2020 General Election Performance Statistics:
    135 Million Ballots Processed and Delivered.
  • The Postal Service delivered at least 135 million ballots, including both blank ballots delivered from election officials to voters and completed ballots returning from voters to election officials.
  • On average, the Postal Service delivered ballots from election officials to voters in 2.1 days and ballots from voters to election officials in 1.6 days.

AFL-CIO, Chamber of Commerce, National Faith Leaders Call for Votes to Be Counted

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Elections, Articles, Government, Statistical methods, Vote counting, Voting, Postal voting in the United States, Federal Voting Assistance Program

"With voting ending today, it is imperative that election officials be given the space and time to count every vote in accordance with applicable laws.

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  • "With voting ending today, it is imperative that election officials be given the space and time to count every vote in accordance with applicable laws.
  • We call on the media, the candidates and the American people to exercise patience with the process and trust in our system, even if it requires more time than usual.
  • It is important to remember that challenges are a normal part of every election.
  • A free and fair election is one in which everyone eligible to cast a ballot can, all ballots are counted consistent with the law, and the American people, through their votes, determine the outcome."

Voters in 21 States Can Register and Vote on Election Day

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Monday, November 2, 2020
Elections, Government, Articles, Voter registration, U.S. Vote Foundation, Postal voting in the United States, Voter turnout

As of Sunday, over 93 million Americans have already cast ballots.

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  • As of Sunday, over 93 million Americans have already cast ballots.
  • The turnout represents about 65 percent of the 139 million votes cast in 2016, indicating that a majority of ballots will be cast before Election Day, a first in U.S. history.
  • For more details about voter registration and general election questions, visit U.S. Vote Foundation .
  • Overseas Vote is the principal initiative of US Vote.

There's No Need to Wait to Count Ballots

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Voting, Government, Democracy, Elections, Vote counting, Absentee ballot, Postal voting in the United States, Postal voting

Poll workers and elections officials have performed essential tasks of our democracy since its beginning, and we urgently need them in this election cycle.

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  • Poll workers and elections officials have performed essential tasks of our democracy since its beginning, and we urgently need them in this election cycle.
  • With record-high submissions of mail-in and absentee ballots, counting these votes will require many people stepping up to get the job done.
  • "We encourage county elections officials to reach out to their local unemployment office or workforce development board.
  • These citizens are more than able to count mail-in and absentee ballots.

Over 46 million ballots have been cast in 45 states

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Washington, DC, Oct. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aristotle, the leader in political technology and data, today announces that over 46 million ballots have been cast in 45 states by either early or absentee voters.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aristotle, the leader in political technology and data, today announces that over 46 million ballots have been cast in 45 states by either early or absentee voters.
  • Below are just a few things data is showing at this point:
    Registered Democrats, where available, have a sizable edge on number of ballots submitted by an almost two-to-one margin.
  • Democrats requesting more than 11 million more ballots than Republicans in states that register by party or are inferred party and do not automatically distribute mail-in ballots.
  • Note: Mail-in ballots do not determine how those will vote but just an indicator on how they may vote.

440,000 'Questionable' Ballots Mailed Out in California's Election

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Elections, Voting, Statistical methods, Vote counting, Ballot, Government, Democracy, Postal voting in the United States

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of thousands of ballots for California's November election were mailed to registered voters who have probably moved or died, while more than one ballot was mailed to thousands more, according to Election Integrity Project California (EIPCa).

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  • SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of thousands of ballots for California's November election were mailed to registered voters who have probably moved or died, while more than one ballot was mailed to thousands more, according to Election Integrity Project California (EIPCa).
  • They call into question why almost 420,000 ballots were mailed to those who have likely moved or died and why two to four ballots were mailed to each of 20,000 voters.
  • EIPCa also published the number of questionable mail ballots in each congressional , senate and assembly district and county .
  • Questionable registrations of those mailed ballots include:
    LA Co. male, born 1920, last voted 2004, died out of state in 2010, per SSDI.

Study: Military Votes Could Decide 2020 Election

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Elections, Voting, Government, Absentee ballot, Postal voting, Vote counting, Postal voting in the United States, Federal Voting Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Most overseas service members vote by mail, their ballots will arrive after Election Day, and their votes could significantly impact the November 3 election results.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Most overseas service members vote by mail, their ballots will arrive after Election Day, and their votes could significantly impact the November 3 election results.
  • Hundreds of thousands of military votes are expected to be cast this election via overseas absentee ballot.
  • More than 75 percent of the available votes in the Electoral College will come from states counting overseas military ballots after Election Day.
  • Count Every Hero is a cross-partisan campaign to ensure all service members' votes are counted before election winners are declared.

Democrats Begin Positioning For Election Fraud Asserts Republican Party of St. Lucie County

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Elections, Voting, Group decision-making, Vote counting, Postal voting, Postal voting in the United States

They should have been rejected," said Mark Gotz, Chairman of the Republican Party of St Lucie County.

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  • They should have been rejected," said Mark Gotz, Chairman of the Republican Party of St Lucie County.
  • In the primary election ballot envelopes clearly showed the Voter's Party Affiliation on the mail-in ballot envelopes.
  • This allows third parties who handle the ballots to know the name, precinct and party affiliation of the voter.
  • "In concert with FL Statutes 101.572 and 101.68c4, the Republican Party demands transparency in the validation, opening, and counting of vote by mail ballots.

Report Finds 1.7 Percent of California Vote-By-Mail Ballots Rejected on Average

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A new report finds on average 1.7 percent of vote-by-mail ballots cast in California have been rejected over the past decade.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A new report finds on average 1.7 percent of vote-by-mail ballots cast in California have been rejected over the past decade.
  • In three counties studied, young and newly registered voters were more likely than older voters to have their ballots rejected.
  • Late return and envelope signatures missing or not sufficiently matching voters' signatures on file are the leading reasons why some ballots are rejected."
  • CVF is also releasing a new song and music video providing tips to help California voters successfully cast vote-by-mail ballots.

U.S. Postal Service Launches New Election Mail Website

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Friday, August 21, 2020
Mail, Voting, Elections, Federal Voting Assistance Program, Postal voting in the United States

Postal Service has launched a new Election Mail website.

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  • Postal Service has launched a new Election Mail website.
  • In response, the Postal Service has updated its website to serve both voting customers seeking information on how to use the mail to vote and election officials seeking resources to help make their administration of the upcoming elections a success.
  • The Postal Service also recommends that voters mail their ballots at least one week prior to their states' due dates to allow for timely receipt by election officials.
  • Postal Service remains fully committed to fulfilling its role in the electoral process when policymakers choose to use our services in administering elections.The Postal Service can fully handle and deliver the anticipated increase in Election Mail volume and is continuing to coordinate with state and local election officials through November.