Postal Service Delays Could Lead To Rejected Ballots

The transcript discusses concerns about first-class mail delivery affecting election ballots, particularly in battleground states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Issues such as missing witness signatures or unsealed envelopes could lead to rejected ballots. The situation is critical in Michigan, where absentee ballots must be received by Election Day, but the postal district covering Detroit is underperforming, with only 71% of mail arriving on time earlier this month.

Why is the deadline for returning absentee ballots particularly tight for Michigan voters?

What percentage of mail arrived on time earlier this month in Michigan?