Keep official election mail separate from campaign ads
Your mailbox may hold voter registration updates, polling-place notices, and sample ballot materials alongside campaign advertising. Official election mail needs a different response than a political mailing.
How to sort election mail before acting
- Check the sender. Official election mail comes from a government body such as your county election office, board of elections, or state election authority. Campaign mail comes from a committee, party, or advocacy group.
- Set aside anything from an election authority, even if you did not expect it. Registration updates, precinct changes, and absentee ballot materials may need a response.
- Follow the instructions on the official mail. If it looks official but you are unsure, contact your local election office using contact details from your state government's website.
- Photograph campaign advertising you do not want and submit it for removal. The guide at stop political mail guide covers political mail in more detail.
Why the difference matters
Official election mail can affect your registration, your polling place, or your ability to vote, so discarding it unread could cost you something. Campaign mail is promotional. Submitting a removal request for campaign advertising does not change your voter registration.
Verify anything you cannot place
If you cannot tell who sent a piece of election mail, find your county or state election office through your state government's official website and ask. Keep official election mail out of the photos you submit. The service's result for each request comes by email, and Junk Mail Magic support can answer questions.
Instructions for the next step
Have an unwanted advertisement ready?
Photograph one piece you are authorized to handle, with the sender and full mailing label visible. Review the details before submitting. The first request is free; the sender controls the response.
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