The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a rule that would give USPS new authority over who can receive and return vote‑by‑mail ballots. If adopted, this change could prevent eligible Americans from participating in our elections. States that do not share voter lists with USPS could see ballots refused or undelivered — creating unnecessary barriers for voters who rely on the mail to cast their ballot!
Voters must speak out before July 2. USPS needs to hear from individuals and organizations across the country who oppose these changes and support accessible, reliable vote‑by‑mail options.
Public comments must be emailed to PCFederalRegister@usps.gov with the subject line “Ballot Mail” by 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 2.
Comments must include the sender’s name and address.
If you’re unsure what to say, here are two short, ready‑to‑send statements written for everyday voters:
Option 1 — Access & Reliability
I oppose the changes USPS is considering to how we vote by mail. Voting is a fundamental right and freedom for all eligible voters. Many of us choose to vote by mail because it is the most convenient or accessible option — and for some Americans, it is the only option. In 2024, nearly one‑third of voters cast their ballots by mail. These proposed changes would make voting harder or even impossible for many. USPS should abandon these changes and focus on its core mission: providing reliable, affordable, universal mail service, especially for all voting and election‑related mail.
Option 2 — Protecting Free and Fair Elections
I oppose the changes USPS is considering to how we vote by mail. Voting is a fundamental right and freedom for all eligible voters. The proposed rule is yet another attempt to interfere with free and fair elections by making it harder for eligible Americans to vote. USPS must reject this rule and ensure that every voter can safely and securely cast their ballot by mail.
