Election Officials' Mailing Resources
The U.S. Postal Service® recognizes the vital role that mail plays in the American democratic process. We are committed to providing election officials nationwide with the information necessary to meet their Election Mail™ needs.

State and local election officials can find information on this Web site about how to prepare and send mail during an election process. It offers a step-by-step course of action that includes planning, addressing, and designing Election Mail. It also provides a number of resources to help you:

Receive postage discounts
Find your local postal Election Mail contact
Ensure mailpiece quality


 
  MDA Locator
Locate your nearest Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA).
Go to Mailpiece Design Analyst Locator

Election Mail Training
Find out about our training program for election officials.

 
Step One: Planning Election Mail
Determine which mail class you should use, if extra services are required, and the best method of receiving return mail.

Step Two: Addressing Election Mail
Find tips on how to properly address Election Mail, including updating and validating your lists.

Step Three: Designing Election Mail
Find a Mailpiece Design Analyst and learn how to design your mailpiece to meet Postal Service™ quality standards. View recommendations for ballot return envelopes.

Download Guides and Logo
Pub 632, State and Local Election Mail-User's Guide (htm) | (pdf)
Get an overview of how to plan a mailing for an election.

Pub 631, Official Election Mail Graphic Guidelines and Logos (htm) | (pdf)
Learn guidelines and specifications for using the Election Mail logo.

Official Election Mail Logo (tif) | (jpg)
Download the Election Mail logo to use on official election mailpieces. This license is granted only to federal, state, and local voter registration and election officials. Use by any other person or entity is not approved or licensed and will be considered an infringement of the Postal Service’s rights.

Official Election Mail Brochure (pdf) (rtf)

Tag 191, Domestic and International Mail-In Ballots (doc) (rtf)

Election Mail Kit
We have limited quantities that are available to election officials only. To order, or for more information, send an email with your mailing address and phone number to election-mail-manager@usps.gov.


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