WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) – The US Postal Service said Thursday it will takes a series of extraordinary measures to ensure the delivery of millions of ballots for next month’s 2026 congressional elections, including extending hours at some retail branches.
USPS said in a memo seen by Reuters that retail branches may extend hours starting Oct. 4 through the Nov. 3 election to handle ballots and establish a “Ballot Postmark Only” line at retail counters or a drive-through Ballot Mail option. USPS also will conduct expedited handling, extra deliveries,
and specials pickups of ballots.
(Reporting by David Shepardson and Jacob Bogage, Editing by Franklin Paul)
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