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Jewish News 24 · Aug 23, 2026

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📬 USPS FINALIZES NEW MAIL-IN BALLOT RULES: The U.S. Postal Service has finalized new requirements for mail-in and absentee ballots in federal elections, but they remain blocked by a court injunction and cannot take effect unless that order is lifted. The rules would require states to provide USPS with the names and addresses of voters receiving mailed ballots, link each ballot to unique barcodes through a federal ballot-mail portal, and meet new tracking and envelope standards. USPS says noncompliant ballot mail would not be accepted into the mail system. The agency says it would not determine voter eligibility or collect information such as Social Security numbers or birthdates. The final rule is scheduled for publication August 26.

📬 *USPS FINALIZES NEW MAIL-IN BALLOT RULES:* The U.S. Postal Service has finalized new requirements for mail-in and absentee ballots in federal elections, but they remain blocked by a court injunction and cannot take effect unless that order is lifted. The rules would require states to provide USPS with the names and addresses of voters receiving mailed ballots, link each ballot to unique barcodes through a federal ballot-mail portal, and meet new tracking and envelope standards. USPS says noncompliant ballot mail would not be accepted into the mail system. The agency says it would not determine voter eligibility or collect information such as Social Security numbers or birthdates. The final rule is scheduled for publication August 26.

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