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October 15, 2026
USPS Prepares for Mail-In Ballots Ahead of Midterm Elections
- USPS is fully prepared to process millions of mail-in ballots for the November 3 midterm elections, with Postmaster General David Steiner stating that everyone is engaged and ready.
- Extraordinary measures, including expanded retail hours, expedited handling, and specialized ballot pickups, will begin on October 24 to ensure timely delivery.
- Voters are advised to mail their ballots at least a week before local deadlines to ensure they arrive on time.
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- USPS postmarks can lag mailing dates. What taxpayers and voters should knowOct 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM · CNBC
- USPS ‘absolutely ready’ to handle millions of ballots ahead of midterm elections, postmaster general saysOct 15, 2026 at 4:28 PM · Independent