As states expand vote-by-mail services to help voters to safely participate in the November election, the fear is that the USPS won't be equipped to handle the volume of mail.
As the coronavirus pandemic forces adjustments in 2020 races, some states worry that financial disruptions at the U.S. Postal Service may lead to decreased voter turnout in the general election.
If the USPS continues to endure financial stress, there are concerns that it may not be able to effectively carry out the expected onslaught of mail-in ballots for the election. "The Office of the Secretary of State has become increasingly concerned about the declining revenue of the United States Postal Service," said Kylee Zabel, communications director at the Washington state election agency. "If the USPS diminishes, or interruptions in mail service occur, every single state will have to mitigate the impacts to their by-mail voters." Washington state is one of five that conduct voting entirely by mail.
In Rhode Island, the Board of Election is "in regular contact" with the local postmaster, informing the office of "large mailings," according to deputy director of elections Miguel Nunez.
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