The U.S. Postal Service has recommended that Americans submit their election mail-in ballots a week before the Nov. 5 election due to an anticipated increase in mail-in ballot returns that will inundate the system.
In a news release on Monday, the USPS said that “voters who choose to vote by mail do so soon” because of “an uptick of ballots in the mail over the coming days.”
“Postal Service employees are working to ensure the ballots of every individual who chooses to vote by mail are delivered quickly and securely,” the Postal Service added. “As in past elections, the Postal Service is ready to deliver your ballot on time. But don’t delay. If you choose to vote by mail, please mail early as every day counts.”…
