6 other ways Trump is meddling in the midterms
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. The recent history of mail voting in the United States has more twists and turns than an Emmy-winning drama. But for the cause of democracy, at least, yesterday’s ending is a happy one. On […]
President Donald Trump attempted to sabotage mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms, but the Supreme Court blocked his new rules on Monday, according to a three-sentence brief. The rules would have required states to adopt new ballot envelopes and upload absentee voters' names and envelope barcodes to a non-existent online platform.
Many officials argued they couldn't implement the new measures in time for midterm voting, effectively canceling mail-in voting in their jurisdictions. The Supreme Court's decision to block these rules is a significant victory for democracy. However, Trump has had several other attempts to meddle in the midterms, some of which are still ongoing.
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