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USPS would not mail ballots from states refusing to share voter lists
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Key Points:
- U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner stated that under a proposed rule, the USPS would not mail election ballots in states that refuse to provide the federal government with their absentee voter lists.
- The rule requires states to notify USPS of individuals receiving mail-in or absentee ballots, including unique barcodes, to ensure ballots sent match those authorized by the state.
- Senate Ranking Member Gary Peters criticized the proposal, warning it risks federal overreach into state-controlled election administration and could threaten election integrity.
- The White House supports the proposal, emphasizing President Trump's commitment to accurate voter rolls and urging Congress to pass legislation for uniform voter ID standards and restrictions on mail-in voting and ballot harvesting.
