Key facts
- USPS will extend hours at some retail locations.
- USPS will expedite handling, extra deliveries, and special pickups of ballots.
The head of the US Postal Service stated on Thursday that the agency is fully prepared to manage millions of ballots for the upcoming Nov. 3 elections. Postmaster General David Steiner assured reporters that all personnel are engaged and ready for the critical two-week period. Earlier in October, the USPS announced a series of "extraordinary measures" for the 2026 election, which include extending operating hours at select retail locations and expediting the handling, delivery, and pickup of ballots.