Vote-by-Mail Is on the Rise

More than 3,000 counties in the United States conduct elections for local, state and national offices.

To help these jurisdictions increase voter turnout and make it more convenient for citizens to participate in elections, many states like Florida & North Carolina have adopted policies such as “No Excuse Absentee Voting” and “Vote-by-Mail.”

Georgia has adopted “No Excuse Absentee Voting only. (Click the link to obtain state listing information on ways for voters to cast a ballot before Election Day) http://www.ncsl.org/legislatures-elections/elections/absentee-and-early-voting.aspx

"The Postal Service supports these vote-by-mail efforts," said North Florida District Manager, Eric D. Chavez.  This helps to strengthen our First-Class Mail brand and also increase mail volume and revenue."

"We have plans in place that must be followed to provide reliable service and delivery for this very important and time-sensitive mail,"  he said.

Here’s what employees need to do:

• Be alert for the green Tag 191. It’s used to identify Election Ballots only.
• Also be alert for the official Election Mail logo that we use to identify individual pieces of election mail. The logo may be printed in black, blue or red ink.
• Promptly handle all ballot and official election mailings. Give each one equal care and attention.
• Immediately report any problems with ballot mail or official election mail to your supervisor.

Supervisors should report problems to the North Florida District Election Mail Coordinator Amy Hicks, Mailing Standards Specialist, (904) 645-8534.

"Thank you for your support," said Chavez.  "With our employees' help, the Postal Service will be able to increase the volume of vote-by-mail ballots."