USPS Delivers 99.88% of Ballots in 2024

The U.S. Postal Service successfully delivered 99.2 million mail-in ballots for the 2024 election, with 99.88% reaching election officials within a week, and many within a day. This performance was achieved through meticulous planning and extraordinary measures, including specialized sorting and extended delivery services, despite challenges like Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The service processed a total of 3.37 billion pieces of political and election mail in 2024, although this was less than the 2020 surge. USPS emphasized the security and reliability of mail-in voting and suggested better alignment of election laws with postal operations to further improve the system. The report noted a growing trend towards mail-in voting due to its convenience and security.