Democrats are again raising concerns about potential mail delays, pushing for mail-in voting extensions for upcoming elections. Officials from the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) are calling for action, claiming recent primary election issues with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) could affect voter participation.
These claims are reminiscent of those made during the 2020 election, where fears of delayed mail led to changes in election laws. Many of these changes, such as extending voting deadlines, were later ruled unconstitutional because they bypassed state legislatures.
The letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy warns that ongoing USPS performance issues could lead to election problems. It demands immediate corrective actions to avoid limiting voter participation and eroding trust in the process. The letter was backed by figures like Adrian Fontes (D-AZ) and Jena Griswold (D-CO), with Brad Raffensperger (R-GA) also involved.
Many conservatives argue that Democrats are using these claims to justify unlawful extensions to voting procedures. They point to court rulings that emphasize only state legislatures have the authority to make changes to election laws. These rulings suggest that actions taken outside of legislative approval are unconstitutional.
The push for mail-in voting extensions has fueled concerns about the fairness of future elections, with critics warning that such measures could lead to widespread distrust in election outcomes.
