Democrats are making another push to extend mail-in voting rules ahead of upcoming elections, citing potential postal delays. This has reignited concerns among conservatives, who argue that these actions mirror unconstitutional changes made during the 2020 election.
In 2020, mail-in voting deadlines were extended in many states, with ballots received after Election Day being counted. However, several court rulings have since found that these changes violated constitutional rules by bypassing state legislatures, which hold the authority to change election laws.
A letter sent by election officials in NASS and NASED to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urged immediate action to address issues within the U.S. Postal Service. The letter argues that recurring problems with election mail could disenfranchise voters and create distrust in the election process.
Among the officials pushing for these changes are Adrian Fontes (D-AZ), Jena Griswold (D-CO), and Brad Raffensperger (R-GA). Raffensperger has been a controversial figure since the 2020 election, often finding himself at odds with President Donald Trump and conservative voters.
Republicans fear that Democrats are using these concerns to unlawfully extend voting periods. They argue that any changes to election rules should go through state legislatures, not be imposed through executive orders or court rulings. Many conservatives believe this is part of a larger effort to undermine election integrity.
