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13 GOP members of Congress wrote the Postmaster General this month, asking for the steps his agency is taking to ensure mail ballots are “processed, postmarked, and delivered in a timely manner.”

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A cohort in Illinois is sounding the alarm based on what they say they learned during a call with the agency.
A look at the Illinois county clerks’ association, who met in January to discuss new guidance from the Postal Service that has implications for voters — and the trust they put in election officials.

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Transparency: Arizona elections use paper ballots and double-check results with public audits. Anyone can watch these steps, so voters know the process is transparent.

Election Integrity: Proof of citizenship is required to register to vote, and counties verify eligibility. Election officials cross-check voter information to ensure only qualified citizens vote.

Signature Verification: Mail ballots include a signed affidavit. Counties verify signatures and notify voters of mismatches, allowing corrections and preventing fraud while keeping voting convenient.

Election Accuracy: Arizona processes early ballots as they arrive, with results released after polls close. Election Day ballots are checked and counted, to ensure every vote is accurate.

Local Accountability: County election officials and workers – your neighbors – run Arizona elections. They follow strict procedures and publish audit trails, building accountability to voters.

Drop Box Security: Ballot drop boxes are placed in secure locations and monitored with chain-of-custody procedures. Every transfer is tracked, making them a safe and easy way to vote.

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Paper Ballot Usage In America
A breakdown of states conducting Non-Citizen Audits