ICYMI: [Politico] The latest supply chain concern: Ballot paper

Election officials are facing delays and shortages as they order the paper and envelopes they need to run elections this year.

Politico/Zach Montellaro and Marissa Martinez 3.18.22

“Supply chain snags are making it harder for election officials to secure the raw materials they need to put on this year’s primaries: paper and envelopes.

Local governments are placing orders months in advance for the supplies they need to print and mail ballots and other materials to make sure they don’t get caught without voting materials. The strain, caused by the same global issues holding up everything from garage doors to computer chips, is stretching already-thin election budgets and making long-term planning more challenging.”

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