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politics4 days ago•292 min saved

Trump Abandons Anti-Mail Voting Stance to Boost GOP Midterm Turnout

President Donald Trump has reversed his long-standing opposition to mail-in voting, urging Republicans to vote by mail or early in the 2026 midterms. This shift follows a Supreme Court ruling that blocked his administration's attempt to restrict mail ballots and coincides with polling showing Democrats gaining ground in Congress. While Trump previously labeled mail voting 'corrupt,' he now emphasizes massive turnout to defeat Democratic opponents, despite his own party's declining trust in the U.S. Postal Service.

via MS NOW|

#donald-trump #mail-voting #midterm-elections

politics5 days ago•209 min saved

Trump Reverses Stance, Urges GOP to Vote by Mail Amid Midterm Fears

President Donald Trump has abruptly reversed his long-standing opposition to mail and early voting, urging Republicans to use these methods in the 2026 midterm elections. This shift follows a Supreme Court ruling that blocked his administration’s attempt to restrict mail ballots and comes as polls indicate Democrats are gaining ground in congressional races. Trump’s new strategy emphasizes maximum turnout to counter potential Democratic advantages, despite his previous claims that mail voting is inherently corrupt.

via CNN|

#donald-trump #mail-voting #midterm-elections

elections7 days ago•2 min saved

Postal delays and political fears threaten mail ballot counts in 2026 midterms

The U.S. Postal Service’s Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) program is slowing mail delivery across 42.5% of continental U.S. zip codes, risking disenfranchisement for late mail voters. Simultaneously, Democratic strategists face declining voter confidence in mail ballots due to political rhetoric, despite Supreme Court blocks on federal restrictions. Late ballot rejections have surged to 64% in recent primaries, prompting USPS to extend hours and create dedicated postmark lines.

via Democracy Docket|

#2026-midterms #elections #mail-voting

politics23 days ago•16 min saved

Democrats Warn Trump’s Election-Interference Threat Persists, Call for Massive Turnout

Democrats warn that Donald Trump remains a clear danger to free elections, arguing his efforts to sabotage the midterms—ranging from attempts to restrict mail voting and mandate citizenship checks to proposed federal voter-controls and noncitizen-voter sweeps—have not ended even after a Supreme Court ruling blocked a key mail-ballot restriction. They rallied supporters, pressured courts, and cited polls showing broad public concern about interference, urging a large turnout to counter the threat and warning Trump could renew these tactics in the run-up to the election.

via HuffPost|

#democracy #elections #mail-voting

politics29 days ago•8 min saved

States warn SCOTUS that USPS mail-ballot rules could trigger 'chaos' in midterms

California and about two dozen states warned the Supreme Court that implementing the Postal Service's new mail-ballot rules—requiring complete voter lists and barcode envelopes—could create chaos and disenfranchise millions in the November election, while lawsuits and a fast-approaching court ruling unfold as the administration appeals a lower-court halt.

via Los Angeles Times|

#elections #mail-voting #politics

local1 month ago•25 min saved

Washington keeps midterm mail voting rules after court pause on USPS changes

A federal judge extended a preliminary injunction blocking USPS mail-voting rule changes, so Washington state will keep its current voting procedures for the November midterms; ballots begin mailing Oct. 16.

via KOMO|

#local #mail-voting #midterm-election

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Judge blocks USPS mail-ballot rules over authority and disenfranchisement concerns

A federal judge blocked the Trump-backed USPS changes to mail voting, ruling the Postal Service lacks clear authority over elections and that implementing the rules could cause chaos and disenfranchise voters; the ruling is being appealed, with the administration seeking relief from higher courts as questions linger about the readiness of the new portal and the ability of states to comply before November.

via Los Angeles Times|

#court-injunction #election-integrity #mail-voting

news-and-politics1 month ago•14 min saved

Trump’s National Mail-Voting Plan Sparks Midterm Chaos

Trump’s executive order aims to nationalize mail voting by requiring new ballot envelopes with an official logo, 90-day advance notification to USPS, and a state list of residents to mail ballots, with DHS screening; the plan has prompted fast-moving litigation, a temporary injunction, and questions about constitutionality ahead of the 2026 midterms, forcing states to scramble ballots and voter rolls while differing in readiness based on whether they vote by mail, have already printed ballots, or administer decentralized elections. Critics say the changes would not improve election integrity and could disenfranchise legitimate voters.

via Slate|

#donald-trump #executive-order #mail-voting

politics1 month ago•11 min saved

The Court's Delay Strategy Keeps Trump's Election Agenda Moving

An opinion piece argues the Supreme Court uses procedural delays to let Trump push ahead with election actions—such as mail-ballot rules and other directives—by lifting injunctions and blocking timely rulings. It highlights cases on mail ballots and birthright citizenship and notes Justice Jackson’s criticisms of a 'Catch-Me-If-You-Can' approach that lets unlawful conduct persist while lower courts are constrained to process questions.

via Talking Points Memo|

#birthright-citizenship #elections #mail-voting

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

USPS Pushes New Mail-Voting Rules Ahead Despite Internal Warnings

Top USPS officials warned in internal talks that the new mail-voting rules— including a batch-rejection mechanism if any ballot barcode fails—could delay or block ballots, yet the rules moved forward amid lawsuits and a whistleblower’s claim that the system is untested and error-prone. Critics say the plan risks mass disenfranchisement in the midterms, while USPS and White House officials defend it as compliant with court orders and focused on secure delivery, with rollout timelines already under strain.

via ProPublica|

#disenfranchisement #mail-voting #midterms

politics1 month ago•42 min saved

Court doctrine could derail Trump’s mail-voting power grab before the midterms

A federal judge blocked Trump’s sweeping voting-by-mail rules for the upcoming midterms, and Vox explains that the Supreme Court’s major questions doctrine could derail similar power grabs by requiring clear congressional authorization for sweeping policies. While three Republican justices have signaled openness to applying the doctrine to Trump, three others have resisted, and Democratic justices have urged restraint. If League of Women Voters v. Trump persuades a majority to apply the doctrine, the Court could strike down Trump’s mail-voting changes and reduce the president’s ability to tilt the 2026 election through procedural overhauls.

via vox.com|

#mail-voting #major-questions-doctrine #midterm-elections-2026

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Court freezes Trump mail-voting order as midterms loom

A federal judge issued a 14-day injunction delaying the rollout of Donald Trump’s executive order to curb mail voting ahead of the midterms, as lawsuits continue after the Supreme Court’s decision did not resolve the issue. States say they lack time to redesign ballots and update systems, while Democrats and voting-rights groups refiled suits to challenge the rules, a case that could return to the Supreme Court amid ongoing disputes over the USPS directives.

via The Guardian|

#election-law #mail-voting #midterms

law1 month ago•1 min saved

Judge finds USPS mail-ballot rule violates voting injunction

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani ruled the Trump administration violated her nationwide injunction by issuing and pursuing new USPS mail-ballot design rules, rejecting the argument that merely publishing the rule didn’t breach the order; the injunction remains in effect until after the 2026 midterms and Talwani declined to grant the LWV's requested remedies. Separately, the Supreme Court paused a related challenge and left room for action on the final rule, with the administration arguing this supports vacating the injunction; states involved plan to sue once the final rule is published.

via Axios|

#election-law #injunction #law

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Court Grants Procedural Win for Trump’s Mail-Ballot Plan, USPS Rollout Still Blocked

The Supreme Court ruled that a challenge to Trump’s March executive order on mail ballots was premature, allowing the Citizenship-list component managed by DHS to proceed while leaving the USPS mechanics—such as ballot 'manifests', standardized envelopes, and barcodes—blocked by a separate federal court ruling. The decision is procedural, not a ruling on legality, meaning the core USPS changes could be revisited before the midterms. USPS has signaled it won’t implement the rule without court approval, and ongoing lawsuits and a Massachusetts judge’s orders mean the policy remains in flux as states prepare for the election, with the Purcell principle potentially limiting last-minute changes. The outcome remains uncertain and could be decided again by the courts in the coming days.

via CNN|

#elections #mail-voting #politics

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

High Court Keeps Trump's Mail-Voting Restrictions on Track Ahead of Midterms

The Supreme Court cleared the way for President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting to proceed, in a 6-3 decision with liberal justices dissenting, leaving room for further challenges before the midterms. The order would require lists of eligible voters and delivery of ballots only to those on the lists, but Democratic officials in 23 states and D.C. have sued to block it, and Massachusetts blocked the plan in state and federal courts, signaling continued litigation as the election approaches. Supporters say the changes bolster election integrity, while opponents warn they could disrupt preparations for the midterms.

via Al Jazeera|

#election-law #mail-voting #midterms