With more Americans expected to vote by mail this year because of fears of the new coronavirus, the U.S. Postal Service will play a central role in the presidential-election process. Postal and some election officials have said delivery deadlines set by some state legislatures could make it hard to ensure that all ballots mailed close to Election Day will arrive in time to be counted. Democrats have called for hearings. Here are some questions and answers about the Postal Service’s role in the election.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 16, 2020 23:03 UTC