Change to USPS postmark rules could have big impacts for mail-in voting

Election officials in Illinois are warning the public of the possible impacts of a change to the way the United States Postal Service postmarks mail.

How to register to vote by mail, and a big USPS change to note for 2026

Voting by mail has exploded in popularity in Illinois in recent years, and applications are now open to submit ballots for ...

USPS postmark change could 'threaten' mail-in voters, Cook County officials warn

The Illinois primary election will be held March 17. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received ...

USPS changes could delay mail-in ballots for Illinois primary election

The U.S. Postal Service has made some work-flow changes that could impact mail-in ballots in the upcoming 2026 Illinois ...
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USPS updated its postmark rules. Here's what that means for your mail

Many users posted the claim along with a screenshot of a BlueSky user who wrote, "USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The 'official' date is when it ...
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Election officials urge voters 'not to be discouraged' over USPS postmark changes

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Central Illinois election officials are telling voters not to be discouraged after new changes to postage rules. The United States Postal Service has issued new guidance which ...
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This new USPS policy could impact millions of voters, senators say

PORTLAND — A group of mostly Democratic U.S. senators sent a letter Thursday to the U.S. Postal Service, voicing concern that mail processing changes could affect postmark dates for mail-in ballots ...

Postal changes could delay mail-in ballots in IL primary election

The U.S. Postal Service made some work-flow changes that could impact mail-in ballots in the upcoming primary elections.