Tell the USPS: Don’t Make It Harder for Americans to Vote

Voting is a fundamental American right, and every eligible voter should be able to access their ballot without unnecessary obstacles or barriers. But now, the U.S. Postal Service is considering a proposed rule that would create new barriers for voters using mail-in and absentee ballots in federal elections. 

The proposed rule change would create new requirements for ballot mail, including new envelope standards, barcode systems, and reporting processes. Under the proposed rule, mail-in ballots that do not meet these new technical requirements could be rejected, potentially disenfranchising and silencing voters. 

The proposal also raises serious concerns about privacy and implementation. Election officials would be required to submit voter names, addresses, and ballot tracking information into a new federal system, while many details about data security and privacy protections remain unclear. 

Major changes to our election systems should be carefully considered and designed to make voting easier, not harder. Instead of erecting new barriers to the ballot, the USPS should be working to protect access and make it straightforward for voters to make their voices heard via absentee and mail-in voting. 

Tell the USPS: Don’t make it harder for Americans to vote →