Postal Service in Election Crosshairs | Montpelier News

The U.S. Postal Service is at the center of a high-stakes election drama as President Trump pushes for tighter control over mail-in voting, sparking legal battles and raising alarms about ballot delays. With nearly 30% of voters choosing mail ballots in 2024, states like Michigan are mailing millions ahead of primaries—but postal consolidation and longer mail routes are causing late arrivals. California and Wisconsin reported thousands of rejected ballots, prompting officials to urge voters to drop off ballots in person. The postal workers’ union fiercely opposes turning postal workers into election administrators, insisting they shouldn’t decide who votes. Despite the chaos, the Postal Service stands by its mission—and still urges voters: mail your ballot early. 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/f9dfa9739dd41821