USPS Audit Finds Improper Handling of Ballots During Primary Elections, Raises Concerns for November

Summary

An audit by the U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General found that some facilities mishandled ballots during this year's primary elections, citing a lack of training and tracking deficiencies. These findings raise concerns about the agency's capacity to manage increased demands for the November election, especially as the Supreme Court considers new mail voting rules under a Trump executive order.