# Postal Service Halts Mail Voting System | Honolulu News

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Published: 2026-09-18T17:56:12+00:00
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The U.S. Postal Service has paused all development on a controversial new mail-in voting system after a court injunction, with Postmaster General David Steiner confirming no changes will be enforced for the upcoming election. Designed to mandate specific envelope styles and barcodes, the system faced widespread state concerns about feasibility near Election Day. While future elections may still benefit from barcode use for cost savings, voters are urged to mail ballots early — ideally seven days ahead. The agency remains focused on its core mission: delivering mail safely and securely nationwide, as leadership navigates financial pressures and avoids political commentary. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/politics/2026/09/18/u-s--postal-service-david-steiner-work-stopped-mail-voting-computer-system More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b87347964dc89793 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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