How US Voting Looks Under Trump's Finalized Election Plans
The Postal Service would be able to refuse to deliver ballots from states who fail to comply with its new procedures.
The U.S. Postal Service has finalized its rule governing absentee ballots, aligning with President Donald Trump's efforts to limit mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 elections. The 95-page rule outlines new requirements for processing mail-in votes and supports Trump's March Executive Order aimed at enhancing election integrity. Despite significant opposition, the Postal Service insists the new standards are necessary to ensure the faithful execution of federal law.
The rule would require states to provide a list of eligible voters while implementing new data-entry and verification requirements, with non-compliance resulting in USPS refusing to deliver ballots. The Postal Service received over 200,000 responses, with many concerned citizens opposing the rule due to perceived legal deficiencies and implementation difficulties.
However, the Postal Service insists that immediate implementation is essential for the midterms, citing visibility and law-enforcement benefits. President Trump has repeatedly criticized mail-in voting, attributing his 2020 loss to it and spreading claims of fraud and abuse. The administration argues that the SAVE America Act, requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and photo identification to cast a ballot, would bolster election integrity and voter security.
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