May 21, 2026

Nevada Postal Workers Say: Vote-by-Mail — Keep it, Protect it, Expand it.

On Thursday, May 21, postal workers in Las Vegas, NV, held a press conference to discuss the results of a new, national bipartisan poll on Vote-by-Mail and to show the APWU’s Vote-by-Mail television advertisement. The ad will run on broadcast and cable television in the Las Vegas and Reno, NV areas.

APWU State President Tina Kusiak and Las Vegas Area Local President Terrence Johnson held the event at the Las Vegas Area Local union office, where they highlighted key takeaways from the pair of surveys administered by Hart Research and North Star Opinion Research.

The poll results show that:

One-third of Americans rely on Vote-by-Mail to cast their ballots, including almost half of senior citizens
Voters are confident in the Postal Service’s ability to handle ballots properly
Voters want to continue, rather than abolish, Vote-by-Mail by an overwhelming 22-point margin

The findings highlight widespread bipartisan support for Vote-by-Mail, reinforcing its status as a trusted and valued option for millions of Americans.

“Here in Nevada and other states with broad use of Vote-by-Mail, mail ballots are used by a wide range of voters…I personally know the importance of Vote-by-Mail to the disability community,” said Nevada State President Tina Kusiak. “I have a degenerative condition that makes it difficult to get around. Vote-By-Mail means I can vote without having to sacrifice my health,” she added.

“People should feel good about participating in the election process and be confident in knowing that postal workers, APWU members, are committed to making sure ballots get to the right place,” said Las Vegas Area Local President Terrence Johnson. “In 2024, 99.64% of ballots were delivered from voters to election officials within five days… As a postal worker, I know firsthand what it takes to get the job done.”

The APWU launched the nationwide campaign to defend and expand Vote-by-Mail in April, underscoring the essential role that postal workers play in supporting the democratic process. The initiative includes the rollout of a 30-second digital ad and the bipartisan poll results showing strong public support for Vote-by-Mail.

The television ad features a diverse group of voters sharing their reasons for voting by mail. It concludes with a clear message: “Vote-by-Mail — keep it, protect it, expand it.” The ad initially aired in Ohio markets and has since expanded to Georgia and Nevada, and will continue to expand throughout the 2026 election season.

Vote-by-Mail has a long and well-established history in the United States, dating back to the Civil War, when soldiers cast ballots from the battlefield. Today, it remains a vital component of the nation’s election infrastructure. In the 2024 general election, approximately one in three voters used a mail ballot. All states currently offer some form of absentee or mail-in voting, with several states conducting elections almost entirely by mail. The option is particularly popular among older voters and those seeking a convenient and accessible way to participate in elections.

Despite its proven track record of security and reliability, Vote-by-Mail has faced increasing scrutiny in recent years. The APWU’s campaign aims to counter efforts that seek to undermine public confidence in the system and to advocate for policies that ensure continued access to this critical voting method.

Through this campaign, postal workers are reaffirming our commitment to delivering not only the nation’s mail, but also the ballots that help sustain American democracy.