Supreme Court lifts a cloud over midterms, letting mail ballots flow as normal to voters

The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for mail ballots to be handled as usual during this year's midterm elections on Monday. President Donald Trump had attempted to force the U.S. Postal Service to play a key role in determining which voters could receive mail ballots. However, the court rejected his plan, providing a significant win for the existing system.

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber welcomed the ruling, stating that it would allow for fair and open elections. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson expressed confidence that the 2026 election in her state would proceed normally. Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar also welcomed the decision, emphasizing the importance of mail voting in his state.

The ruling comes as mail voting is already underway in several states, including California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, and Washington. The decision is expected to provide much-needed clarity for election officials and voters in the eight states that rely heavily on mail ballots.