There are several election security threats. However, everyone seems to ignore one in particular – the electronic devices used during voting.
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Postmaster General Vows To Election Officials He’ll Treat Ballots ‘Like Gold’
After concerns overhaul of the USPS would hamper vote-by-mail this November, Postmaster has promised to prioritise mail ballots.
Election Officials Most Worried About Voter Procrastination
As uncertainty looms over pandemic elections in November 2020 election officials are worried about voter procrastination.
Voting rights advocates sue Postal Service
Postmaster’s recent changes in the USPS raised voter suppression concerns. Rights advocates are suing the service on these grounds.
Postal union leaders doubt recent changes will be fully restored, despite USPS announcement
Postal services union leaders expressed scepticism Postmaster’s announcement that mail-processing equipment will stay in place will restore capacity.
Amid mail-in voting firestorm, postmaster general agrees to testify before House
Ordered by Trump to overhaul the US Postal Service ahead of polls, Louis Dejoy has set out on these changes. Democrats have invited him to testify on them.
Postal Crisis Has States Looking for Alternatives to Mail-In Ballots
The US Postal Service is vital for successful mail-in voting but is in crisis. This has led states to looking for alternatives to mail-in-ballots.
Evictions Across US Raise Concerns About Voting Process
US elections are around the corner. Evictions across the country raise concerns about the process, particularly worries of disenfranchisement.
Bipartisan group of secretaries of state request meeting with Postmaster General DeJoy
The USPS is at the heart of growing tensions ahead of election day. A bipartisan group of Secretaries of State has called for a meeting with USPS head.
Students are recruiting young people man polling stations
There is growing concern that there will be a shortage of polling station workers on election. Students are recruiting young people to help.