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Postal Service Warns States of Voting by Mail Delays

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   The U.S. Postal Service is warning states that it cannot guarantee all
   ballots cast by mail for the November election will be counted as the
   country ramps up preparations for larger numbers of mail-in votes amid
   the coronavirus pandemic.

   The Washington Post reported Friday that the Postal Service sent
   warning letters to 46 states and the District of Columbia.

   In letters sent to at least several states, including the key
   battleground states of Michigan and Pennsylvania, the Postal Service
   said there is "significant risk" voters will not have enough time to
   complete their ballots and return them on time under current state
   laws.

   In its letter to Pennsylvania, the Postal Service recommended that
   completed ballots be mailed no later than October 27, a week before the
   November 3 election, to ensure they can make the Election Day deadline
   and be counted. Pennsylvania has said voters can request a ballot as
   late as October 27.

   In response to the Postal Service's letter, Pennsylvania election
   officials late Thursday asked the state Supreme Court for permission to
   count ballots delivered three days after Election Day.

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