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Federal Register #2026-17986
USPS Announces New System of Records for Federal Ballot Mail
Buyer
U.S. Postal Service
Posted
September 01, 2026
Identifier
2026-17986
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has published a notice regarding the establishment of a new System of Records (SOR) for Federal Ballot Mail under the Privacy Act of 1974. - Government Buyer: - United States Postal Service (USPS) - Purpose and Scope: - Creation of SOR USPS 820.225, Federal Ballot Mail - Maintains records of individuals, addresses, unique Intelligent Mail barcodes on ballot envelopes, and issuing state or political subdivision - Supports amended Mailing Standards for mail-in and absentee ballots for federal elections - Privacy and Technical Safeguards: - Details statutory authority, scope of information collected, data retention, and technical safeguards - USPS clarifies it does not act as an election administrator or gatekeeper - No procurement activity: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - No goods or services are being requested or awarded - No changes to the system of records following public comments
Description
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is responding to public comments regarding the creation of a new General Privacy Act System of Records (SOR) USPS 820.225, Federal Ballot Mail. This system maintains a list of individuals, their addresses, unique Intelligent Mail barcodes on outbound and return ballot envelopes for federal elections, and the issuing state or political subdivision. The SOR supports the Postal Service's amended Mailing Standards regarding mail-in or absentee ballots for federal elections. The Postal Service confirms no changes to the system of records following public comments.