Postal Service Delays Could Lead To Rejected Ballots

The transcript discusses concerns about first-class mail delivery affecting election ballots, particularly in battleground states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Issues such as missing witness signatures or unsealed envelopes could lead to rejected ballots. The situation is critical in Michigan, where absentee ballots must be received by Election Day, but the postal district covering Detroit is underperforming, with only 71% of mail arriving on time earlier this month.

Which states are mentioned as having issues with mail delivery targets?

• Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio

• California, Texas, Florida

• Nevada, Arizona, Colorado

• New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

What could cause a ballot to be rejected according to the first section?

• Late submission

• Wrong address

• Missing witness signature or unsealed envelope

• Incorrect postage

Why might it be difficult to fix ballot issues as the election approaches?

• Technical glitches

• Weather conditions

• Increased number of last-minute ballots

• Lack of volunteers

What is the deadline for Michigan voters to return absentee ballots?

• One week before Election Day

• Two days after Election Day

• Election Day

• The day before Election Day

What percentage of mail arrived on time in the eastern third of Michigan earlier this month?

• 60%

• 85%

• 71%

• 95%