06/21/2026
⚠️ URGENT ACTION NEEDED ⚠️
Oppose a proposed rule from the United States Postal Service that could create new barriers to voting by mail ➡️ https://www.lwv.org/take-action/oppose-proposed-mail-and-absentee-ballot-regulations
The USPS public comment period is open until July 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Washington voters have successfully cast their ballots by mail for more than a decade. Every registered voter in our state receives a ballot by mail, making vote-by-mail the foundation of our election system. This proposal would impose new federal requirements on election mail and give USPS a new role in election administration — responsibilities that belong to state and local election officials.
Washington's vote-by-mail system is secure, accessible, and trusted by voters across the state. Changes that could delay ballots, increase administrative burdens, or make it harder for eligible voters to participate threaten a system that works well for Washingtonians.
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