Whistleblower Raises Concerns Over Mail Ballot System Developed by USPS

Why it matters locally: Concerns about the federal mail ballot verification system could impact how absentee and mail-in ballots are processed in West Virginia, potentially affecting the state's election integrity.

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A U.S. Postal Service (USPS) executive has stated that a system designed to verify mail ballots, created in response to an executive order, has not undergone testing and contains flaws. The executive order, issued by former President Trump, directed the USPS to build a complex system for vetting mail ballots. This order is currently subject to legal challenges. The whistleblower, whose identity the report did not disclose, described the system's condition. The individual's account suggests potential issues with the functionality and reliability of the mail ballot verification process. The development of this system began after the executive order was issued. The order called for the rapid implementation of the technology. The reported flaws and lack of testing raise questions about the system's readiness and effectiveness in its intended role of processing mail ballots. Legal proceedings are currently affecting the executive order that initiated the system's development.