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USPS Ballot Tracking Rules on Hold | Bend News
The USPS is pushing a new mail-in ballot tracking system requiring states to scan voter info with barcodes before ballots are mailed — but it’s stalled in court. While critics fear federal overreach, the Postal Service insists it won’t verify eligibility or handle votes, just add transparency. Over 200K public comments poured in, and though the rule’s set for release next month, its future hinges on the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, election reform debates rage on — with some calling for stricter ID laws, others warning of voter suppression — as all sides grapple with balancing security and…
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