Supreme Court Leaves Mail-In Voting Rules Untouched for 2026 Midterms

After the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s bid to impose new USPS mail‑in ballot rules before the November 2026 midterms, nothing changes for voters: states will continue with existing mail‑in voting practices. The piece explains why Trump pushed restrictions, how mail‑in voting varies by state (all‑mail in some states, requires an excuse in others), what the USPS rule would have required (envelope logos, barcodes, and a voter list portal), and offers practical guidance: check your state’s rules and deadlines, request ballots early, sign and track your ballot, consider dropping off ballots, and if needed, vote in person and present your mail ballot for cancellation or spoilage.