In a press conference Thursday, USPS leaders said they would take “extraordinary measures” to bolster the vote-by-mail process.
HOUSTON — With the general election quickly approaching, the U.S. Postal Service has pledged to “work around the clock” amid growing concerns about the vote-by-mail process.
In a news conference Wednesday, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said USPS would take “extraordinary measures” to deliver mail on time.
“Let me be clear, the postal service is ready to deliver the nation’s mail-in ballots, he said. “In retail operations, post offices may establish dedicated lines for ballot postmarks and drive through ballot drop operations.”
DeJoy said other efforts may include additional pickups, extra deliveries, and special sort plans on processing equipment to expedite and enhance ballot delivery.
Despite those assurances, there is unease about the vote-by-mail process among local and state election officials. In early September, the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) sent a letter to Dejoy questioning USPS election preparedness.
“When …