Expensive but can a absentee ballot be sent through UPS or FEDEX?

[mfcorey1]

[hlthe2b]

1. Sure...

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. As far as I know, as long as it gets to the right place on time it's OK,

however it gets there, but you probably should check your local election rules.

[SheltieLover]

3. Maybe but

When I worked in the legal profession years ago, the only "official" way to send correspondence was USPS.

Not sure if that has changed or whether they would be obliged to accept the ballot.

Can't use common sense here, because tRump is running our country into the ground for putin.

[frazzled]

4. Why FedEx something to a precinct a few blocks away?

Judging from some FedEx Smart Post deliveries I’ve had lately, your ballot would be sent to five different states over the course of a week or two, and then arrive at the local post office, who’d deliver it the next morning.

Why not just walk or drive to the nearest election drop off site and deposit it there. For free.

[LisaL]

11. Not all states have election drop off sites.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

5. Just checked my state's rules; it's OK here:

Your ballot will not count if it is received after the deadline. It must be postmarked on or before Election Day ... and received by your county by the day before the county canvass, which may take place on the second or third day following the election. Return your ballot by mail or package delivery service (such as FedEx or UPS). You can also return your ballot in person no later than 3 p.m. on Election Day to the election office that sent your ballot. You can drop off ballots for up to three other voters. You will need to show identification with name and signature when returning a ballot for someone else.

https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-by-mail/

[LisaL]

10. Nice.

In my state, it's either by mail or personally delivering to the board of election. Personally delivering to the board of elections kind of makes no sense if the goal is safety from covid.

[LisaL]

7. Not to the PO box.

Which is where we are supposed to be mailing our ballots. You might as well hand deliver it to your board of elections.

[JustGene]

8. Can they deliver 1st Class Mail?

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I think this may be a requirement.

Looks like it can vary by State:
https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vopp-table-10-who-can-collect-and-return-an-absentee-ballot-other-than-the-voter.aspx

[JCMach1]

9. Yes! My Dubai absentees used to go through UPS

[thinkingagain]

12. How about

In those states that you have to mail, and unable to return a mail ballot in a ballot box.
Mailing with with a signature and return receipt. Yes it cost a bit more
Than a postage stamp but I think ( I could be wrong about this) it also bumps it up importantance wise a bit. You also know it was received and when.