Vote by Mail Tracking Act requires mail-in ballots to use the Postal Service barcode service.
The Vote by Mail Tracking Act mandates that all mail-in ballots for federal elections use the Postal Service barcode service. This service enables tracking of each individual ballot. The bill also requires ballots to meet specific design and machineable letter requirements set by the Postal Service. The Postmaster General must provide necessary information to comply with these requirements by June 1 each year. The changes apply to federal elections starting in 2026.
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