Democrats Abroad is urging U.S. citizens abroad to submit comments to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) opposing a proposed ruling that could restrict delivery of mail ballots to voters appearing on state-provided voter lists. The organization warns that any disruption to mail ballot delivery could put voting access at risk for citizens abroad, military voters, and millions of other voters who rely on voting by mail.
"The Postal Service's job is to deliver the mail - not decide who gets one," said Democrats Abroad Chair Martha McDevitt-Pugh. "U.S. citizens abroad, military voters, and voters across the country need confidence that their ballots will reach them without unnecessary hurdles or delays."
The USPS public comment period closes July 2, 2026 at 5pm Eastern. Democrats Abroad is encouraging voters to speak out in support of secure, reliable ballot delivery for all eligible voters. To add a comment, go here to read instructions and send an email.
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The proposal stems from a Trump Administration executive order that could fundamentally change how mail ballots are processed and delivered.
USPS is developing a new records system for mail-in and absentee ballots and has proposed requiring states to provide voter information for federal election mailings. If implemented, the proposal could limit ballot delivery to voters appearing on state-supplied lists, raising concerns about disruptions to mail voting.
Although USPS has stated that voters covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) are outside the scope of the proposal, Democrats Abroad remains concerned that any disruption to ballot delivery systems could affect voters living abroad and other Americans who depend on timely mail delivery to participate in elections.