1. Election Mail Changes and Challenges Joint Election Officials Liaison Committee January 7, 2011 Paul Vogel President and Chief Marketing/Sales Officer United States Postal Service

2. 2 USPS Commitment Provide easy access to postal products and services Educate USPS employees on the importance of election mail Work with state and local Election Officials

3. 3 Voters –Ballot protected and secure in the mail –Ballot received with plenty of time to fully consider the candidates and issues State and local Election Officials –Long-term, save government money U.S. Postal Service –Revenue and growth Why is this important?

4. 4 Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act Work with the Dept of Defense and Federal Voting Assistance Program Introduce new Express Mail label for Military and Overseas ballots Ensure legislation provides for payment Military & Overseas

5. ELECTION CLASS MAIL

6. 6 Election Class Mail Consistent application of eligibility First-Class Mail performance Simplified mailing standards Mailpiece design standards Visibility and tracking Value pricing ELECTION CLASS MAIL PROPOSAL Outbound Requirements

7. 7 Any mailpiece created by a state authorized election/ voting registration official and mailed to a citizen of the United States for the purpose of participating in the voting process: Ballots Sample Ballots Election Notices, Pamphlets, Forms Polling Place Notifications Voter Registration Cards, Applications, etc. Election Class Mail Eligibility

8. 8 Election Class Mail Processed and delivered as First-Class Mail ® Automation compatible up to 3.3 ounces Presented in trays – no sortation required Closed to inspection Mailpiece Design templates Mailing Standards

9. 9 Election Class Mail Official Election Mail logo Tag 191 for Domestic and Overseas Ballots Intelligent Mail barcode options –Service Type ID –Reporting Visibility and Tracking

10. 10 Other Issues Consistent application of USPS requirements, rules, and procedures across the country First-Class Mail and Standard Mail requirements unchanged Return ballots based on First-Class Mail prices

11. 11 Outbound Products NOW Feature First Class Mail Standard Mail Service Standard1-32-9 Base Priceby the ounceup to 3.3 InspectionClosedOpen Content RestrictionsNoYes SortationYes/NoYes PricingHighestLowest

12. 12 Outbound Products NOWFUTURE Feature First Class Mail Standard Mail Election Mail Service Standard1-32-91-3 Base Priceby the ounceup to 3.3 InspectionClosedOpenClosed Content RestrictionsNoYesNo SortationYes/NoYesNo PricingHighestLowestTBD

13. 13 Summary U.S. Postal Service –Create new Election Class Mail –Continue partnership with state and local Election Officials –Ensure the needs of military and overseas voters are met –Promote and encourage voting in America State and local Election Officials –Support and expand Vote-by-Mail

14. 14 THANK YOU