As reported earlier, WNEG News contacted Toccoa Post Office Postmaster Kevin Moore regarding concerns over undelivered Elections Office precinct Cards and Absentee Ballot Request Forms, as well as inaccurate “undeliverable” stickers attached by the post office to forms returned to the Election Office after having been mailed to voters. Moore informed WNEG News that any inquires would need to be addressed to the Regional Communications Specialist. On Monday, WNEG News sent an email with questions regarding the issues to the provided email address for the Regional office.
Yesterday morning, WNEG News received the following response from USPS Corporate Communications Specialist Evelina Ramirez with Media Relations:
Good morning, Jessica – Below is our statement.
“The U.S. Postal Service is fully committed to the secure, timely delivery of the nation’s Election Mail.
The Postal Service is committed to fulfilling our role in the electoral process when public policy makers choose to utilize us as a part of their election system. We provide election officials with a secure, efficient, and effective means to enable citizens to participate in elections. We have a robust and proven process to ensure proper handling and delivery of all Election Mail, including ballots.
Regarding mail service in Toccoa, the Postal Service is not aware of any delays in service or deliveries in the area. All mail, including Election Mail and Ballot Mail, is cleared from our facilities there daily. We are aware of some voter registration cards that were returned to the election office. We have reached out to Stephens County election officials to address any issues and look forward to a successful election.”