Map Shows States Most Affected by Trump’s Mail Ballot Rules
Seven states handled more than 70 percent of 2024 turnout by mail, leaving their election systems more exposed to late changes.
A Newsweek analysis of federal election data reveals that states with high mail ballot usage, such as Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Utah, Colorado, California, and Arizona, could face significant disruption if the Trump administration imposes new postal requirements. These seven states, which rely heavily on mailed ballots, would have the greatest exposure to rules mandating the use of a federal portal for voter information and specific ballot-mail envelopes.
While the administration argues these measures would prevent fraud, opponents claim the federal government lacks authority and late implementation could disrupt election systems. The U.S. Postal Service has adopted a final rule requiring specified voter information and approved ballot-mail materials, but the rule remains blocked by litigation, with the administration seeking Supreme Court approval before the November midterms.
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