Wisconsin Leaders Urge USPS to Address Mail Delays Ahead of Crucial Elections
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers have sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service expressing concerns over mail delivery delays that impacted absentee ballots during Wisconsin's April elections. They are urging the USPS to address these…
Milwaukee, WI, July 24, 2026 —
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers have formally communicated their concerns to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regarding recent mail delivery delays that affected the delivery of absentee ballots during Wisconsin’s April elections.
In a joint letter, the state’s top elected officials urged the USPS to take immediate action to resolve these delays. The primary focus of their concern is to ensure the timely delivery of absentee ballots for the upcoming August and November elections. This is particularly critical given Wisconsin’s status as a swing state, where election outcomes have historically been decided by narrow margins.
The letter also addresses opposition to an executive order proposing the creation of a federal mail-in voting list. Details regarding the specific nature of the delays in April or the extent of their impact on absentee ballot delivery were not detailed.
Data reveals that 15% of Wisconsin voters utilized mail-in ballots in 2024. Past election cycles have seen instances where absentee ballots arrived after the Election Day deadline, resulting in them being uncounted. These past issues underscore the urgency of ensuring reliable mail service for the upcoming voting periods.
The officials are seeking assurances from the USPS that measures will be put in place to prevent similar disruptions in future elections, safeguarding the voting rights of Wisconsin residents who rely on mail-in options.
Story summarized from the original created by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner on urbanmilwaukee.com, see more information here.
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