Comment on USPS New Rule for Mail-In Ballots

by July 2, 5 pm EDT

The United States Postal Service (“USPS”) has devised a new rule issued on 06/02/2026 at the direction of Trump, that establishes elements of national standards for absentee and mail-in ballots in federal elections.  

The League urges you to send your opposition to this new USPS rule no later than July 2, 2026.

The League opposes the USPS ruling of 6/2/2026 because

• States would have to provide USPS with lists of voters eligible to receive mail ballots for federal elections.  
• USPS would verify that mailed ballots are only being sent to voters on those submitted lists, giving them a role in election administration.  
• The proposal would establish mandatory ballot-mail design and tracking requirements, including unique voter ballot-tracking barcodes.

This proposal creates new administrative burdens for election officials, delays ballot distribution, and allows USPS to refuse delivery of ballots, which would disenfranchise eligible voters. 

Voting is a fundamental right for citizens that must be guaranteed. Voting by mail is part of that right and is a critical part of the election process throughout the United States.

The USPS comment period is open until July 2, 2026, at 5PM Eastern.

Use this form to file your comment today!