Can i return political mailer to sender

The age-old question of what to do with unwanted political mailers!

In the United States, the answer to this question depends on the type of mailer and the sender's intentions. Here are some general guidelines:

1. Junk mail: If the mailer is a commercial solicitation, such as a political advertisement or a fundraising appeal, you can simply throw it away or recycle it. You don't need to respond or take any action.
2. Political campaign mail: If the mailer is a political campaign advertisement or a voter guide, you can choose to:
   • Keep it and review the information.
   • Discard it if you're not interested.
   • Return it to the sender if you're not a registered voter or if you're not interested in receiving further mailings from that campaign.
3. Return to sender: If you want to return a political campaign mailer to the sender, you can do so by:
   • Writing "Refused" or "Return to sender" on the envelope and mailing it back to the sender.
   • Contacting the sender's campaign office or the local post office to request a return label or instructions on how to return the mailer.
   • Some states have laws that allow you to return political mailers to the sender. For example, in California, you can return political mailers to the sender by writing "Refused" on the envelope and mailing it back.

However, it's important to note that:

• Returning a political mailer to the sender may not always be effective, as the sender may not be required to honor your request.
• Some political campaigns may not accept returned mailers, especially if they're using a bulk mailing service.
• Returning a mailer may not prevent future mailings from the same sender or campaign.

Ultimately, whether or not to return a political mailer is up to you. If you're not interested in receiving further mailings from a particular campaign, you can choose to ignore the mailer or take other steps to reduce the amount of political mail you receive, such as:

• Registering with the National Do Not Mail List (NDNML) or the Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) Mail Preference Service (MPS).
• Contacting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your state's consumer protection agency to report unwanted mailings.
• Using a mail-blocking service or app to filter out unwanted political mail.