The slowdowns, which have raised alarms and suspicions among voters, postal workers and voting experts, have particular implications for states with strict voter deadlines. ADADThough government officials and election experts say municipalities have made great strides in preparing for the Nov. 3 election, mail service remains a key variable given that 198 million Americans are eligible to vote by mail. ADADThe Postal Service, though, continues to struggle with issues that are independent of but were exacerbated by DeJoy’s policies, according to postal workers and logistics experts. It also had the worst mail service in the country the week that ended Oct. 9. In the heavily Democratic South Florida district, mail service is the worst in the state, at 82.8 percent.

Source: Washington Post October 20, 2020 16:53 UTC