As the Maryland primary election approaches, state election officials are confident in the reliability of the postal service for handling mail-in ballots. Despite concerns over recent changes within the United States Postal Service (USPS) and potential delays in mail delivery, officials are assuring voters that their ballots will be processed and counted in a timely manner.
Maryland has expanded access to voting by mail in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with many residents choosing to cast their ballots through the mail rather than in person. This has raised concerns about the USPS’s ability to handle the increased volume of mail-in ballots, especially in light of recent changes made by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
However, officials in Maryland are confident in the state’s long-standing relationship with the postal service and have taken steps to ensure the successful delivery and processing of ballots. Maryland State Board of Elections administrator, Linda Lamone, expressed her confidence in the postal service’s ability to handle the influx of mail-in ballots and assured voters that their ballots will be processed and counted on time.
In addition to their confidence in the postal service, election officials have also implemented measures to track and monitor the delivery of ballots. Voters can check the status of their mail-in ballot online to ensure that it has been received and processed by the election officials.
Overall, Maryland election officials are working diligently to ensure the success of the upcoming primary election and are confident that the postal service will be a reliable method for voters to submit their ballots. Voters can rest assured that their voices will be heard, even if they choose to vote by mail.
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