But the information in the mailer is broad, and it does not account for differences in state rules, angering top elections officials in several jurisdictions. Some postal officials have cautioned against appearing to encourage the practice. It encourages voters to request an absentee ballot at least 15 days before the election. In nine other states, election officials are mailing an absentee ballot request to every registered voter. In Maryland, the top election official, Linda Lamone, told the state board of elections that she and leaders of other states discussed the mailer on a call Friday and are trying to block the Postal Service from sending any more.

Source: New York Times September 12, 2020 18:46 UTC