Leon County election official addresses USPS concerns, unveils new technology to track mail-in ballots

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Leon County voters can start looking for mail-in ballots on their doorsteps later this week.

Leon County Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley said about 34,000 vote-by-mail ballots will be sent out this Thursday, July 11, for next month’s primaries. Overseas military and civilian mail-in ballots were sent out last week, he said.

But with so many mail ballots expected for this Florida primary election in August, some Capital County residents have questioned if they can trust their ballot to be delivered seamlessly.

Last month, WCTV reported on a recent audit that confirmed problems with mail operations in the capital city, including extensive issues with delays. The supervisor of elections acknowledged that the issues are worrying, but said he is still confident in the USPS. His office is also taking steps, including implementing a new mail-tracking program, to ensure every mail-in ballot makes it to the election office, he said.

For those worried about their mail-in ballot, Earley said voters in Leon County will be able to track their ballots more closely than ever this election season.



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