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Postal delays and political fears threaten mail ballot counts in 2026 midterms
elections7 days ago

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
Judges pause Trump USPS mail-ballot rule as Supreme Court weighs appeal
politics25 days ago

Judges pause Trump USPS mail-ballot rule as Supreme Court weighs appeal

Two federal judges blocked the Postal Service from enforcing Trump’s mail-ballot changes ahead of the midterms, adding to a prior injunction in Boston as the Supreme Court weighs the administration’s appeal. The rule would require pre-approval of ballot envelope designs and uploading recipient data to a Postal Service portal, a shift officials say would be hard to implement near Election Day and could disenfranchise voters, while supporters argue it would curb fraud.

via NBC News|
#courts#elections#mail-in-voting
Judge Warns Trump Mail-In Rule Could Trigger Major Disenfranchisement
us-politics1 month ago

Judge Warns Trump Mail-In Rule Could Trigger Major Disenfranchisement

A Boston federal judge warned that moving ahead with a Trump administration plan to restrict mail-in ballots could cause so much chaos that states would experience major disenfranchisement. In a two-hour hearing, she questioned DOJ and Republican-state attorneys about implementing the rule on the eve of early voting, after previously blocking the rule for 14 days and signaling that she may extend the injunction; the case is likely to reach the Supreme Court.

via nytimes.com|
#disenfranchisement#elections#federal-court
USPS rushed ballot portal under Trump order, whistleblower says
politics1 month ago

USPS rushed ballot portal under Trump order, whistleblower says

A whistleblower alleges the Postal Service pushed the Federal Ballot Mail Portal forward to comply with a Trump order, arguing rushed development and inadequate testing could risk millions of voters’ ballots due to a strict “zero-error” rule. Boston Judge Talwani briefly blocked full implementation with a restraint order, while the Supreme Court allowed some steps to proceed but did not rule on the program’s legality. The report places the controversy in the broader context of ongoing election-law battles and heightened attention to mail voting since 2020.

via AP News|
#court-orders#election-security#mail-in-ballots
Whistleblower flags USPS portal risk to mail ballots in midterms
politics1 month ago

Whistleblower flags USPS portal risk to mail ballots in midterms

An anonymous federal official warns that a rushed USPS portal tied to President Trump’s midterm plan could reject large batches of ballots, potentially preventing many Americans from receiving mail ballots this fall if courts approve the change. The disclosure to Congress describes a zero‑percent failure policy that could trigger widespread ballot rejections, adding fuel to legal battles over the administration’s voting rules ahead of the midterms.

via The Washington Post|
#absentee-voting#donald-trump#elections-2026
Trump's multi-front bid to reshape American elections
politics-and-policy1 month ago

Trump's multi-front bid to reshape American elections

Trump is pursuing a wide-ranging push to rewrite election rules—from citizenship checks on voter rolls and mail-in voting changes to redistricting and calls for federal monitors—through executive orders, DOJ lawsuits, and agency actions. While several efforts face court defeats or delays, supporters say they would strengthen integrity and security, but voting-rights groups warn the moves could sow confusion, deter turnout, and undermine public trust ahead of elections.

via Axios|
#legal-challenges#mail-in-voting#politics-and-policy
Court Allows Trump’s Mail-In Voting Plan to Move Forward—Temporarily
politics1 month ago

Court Allows Trump’s Mail-In Voting Plan to Move Forward—Temporarily

The Supreme Court, in an unsigned emergency order, lets the Trump administration press ahead with its plan to restrict mail-in voting by directing the USPS to decide who gets ballots and by creating citizenship lists, despite ongoing lower-court injunctions; the ruling is temporary and not a final decision, with more legal battles likely as the midterms approach and early voting begins.

via The New York Times|
#elections#mail-in-voting#politics
Trump admin asks Supreme Court to fast-track mail-voting restrictions before November elections
politics1 month ago

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to fast-track mail-voting restrictions before November elections

The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to stay lower-court injunctions and allow the administration to implement a sweeping executive order that would compile citizenship lists for states and route ballots through the USPS, potentially barring delivery for voters not on the lists. The move seeks to apply the order to the November elections, despite ongoing legal challenges and a 90‑day deadline that has already passed. Courts have said the decree isn’t ripe for review until final rules are issued, while the DOJ argues swift action is needed to avoid irreparable harm and protect election integrity; experts warn the policy could confuse voters and disrupt ballot counts.

via Democracy Docket|
#doj#executive-order#mail-voting
USPS seeks stay as it appeals ruling on Trump’s mail-voting directive
politics3 months ago

USPS seeks stay as it appeals ruling on Trump’s mail-voting directive

USPS asked a federal court to stay its injunction blocking the implementation of Trump’s mail-voting directive while it appeals a ruling that the proposed rule violated a 2021 NAACP settlement; Democrats warned the pause could disrupt midterm election administration, and USPS plans to petition the D.C. Circuit. A separate Massachusetts ruling enjoined the order in 23 states, and lawmakers have pressed USPS to comply with court orders.

via Democracy Docket|
#court-ruling#elections#mail-in-voting
USPS postpones retirement contributions to buy time, but warns of enduring financial strain
government3 months ago

USPS postpones retirement contributions to buy time, but warns of enduring financial strain

The Postal Service has delayed employer contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System to fund current operations, averting an immediate cash crisis but signaling long-term financial instability. USPS now projects a cash shortfall could reemerge between fiscal 2031 and 2035, rather than by 2027, while Postmaster General David Steiner warns the agency remains out of cash and far from sustainable. The carrier hasn’t turned a profit since 2006, posted a $2 billion Q2 2026 loss (following a $9.5 billion loss in fiscal 2025), and has cut nonessential spending as it pursues reform. Lawmakers remain skeptical of further aid, even as USPS has hired Alvarez & Marsal to study options, including potential service cuts and structural changes, with reforms ranging from price increases to removing the regulator. Steiner indicated Congress will receive detailed five-year projections and data on cost-cutting measures, and the agency is preparing to respond by Friday.

via Federal News Network|
#cash-flow#federal-employee-retirement-system#government