Trump shifts stance on mail-in voting ahead of November midterms
US President Donald Trump has encouraged his supporters to vote by mail or cast early ballots in the upcoming November 3 congressional midterm elections, marking a noticeable shift in tone after years of criticising postal voting as fraud-prone. Spea...
US President Donald Trump has shifted his stance on mail-in voting ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, encouraging supporters to cast their ballots by mail or vote early. This marks a significant change from years of criticism of postal voting as prone to fraud. Trump told reporters at the White House that supporters could use mail-in voting if they wanted, acknowledging the desire of many to vote this way.
However, he reiterated his preference for in-person voting. The remarks came after a campaign video urging Republicans to use all available voting methods. Republican strategists had previously expressed concerns that discouraging postal voting could reduce turnout among rural conservative voters who might face difficulties traveling to polling stations.
The shift occurred after the Supreme Court in September halted the administration's efforts to restrict mail-in voting rules, allowing the Postal Service to enforce stricter regulations. With the campaign entering its final weeks, polling suggested a challenging environment for Republicans, with Trump's approval rating at 32% and Democrats leading among registered voters by 44% to 37%.
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