Postal Ballot Tracking in Legal Limbo | Charleston News

The U.S. Postal Service is pushing a new mail-in ballot tracking rule that could reshape elections — but with legal chaos and a ticking clock, it’s far from certain if it’ll be ready for midterms. States must upload voter lists to a federal portal or risk having their ballots rejected; meanwhile, lawsuits are piling up as deadlines loom, especially for military voters starting in September. Critics fear federal overreach, though USPS insists it’s only about tracking — not verifying — voters. Former FEC chair Trey Trainor warns big legal battles may erupt after Election Day if the rule isn’t in place, but he also sees voter ID as a more politically viable fix that could rebuild trust without needing massive legislation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5e5870089edde38