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US Postal Service issues rule to tighten requirements for mail-in voting despite courts looking to block
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points This move complies with President Trump's executive order from March, which restricted the practice. The United States Postal Service has announced new eligibility guidelines for mail-in ballots.
The United States Postal Service has announced new eligibility guidelines for mail-in ballots. This move complies with President Trump's executive order from March, which restricted the practice. However, a federal court later struck down this order.
The new guidelines are outlined in a 95-page report that has not been officially released. It is scheduled to be made public on August 26. The report details how mail-in ballots will be distributed for the upcoming midterms in November.
Further details on the new guidelines and the report are available from the source. The announcement comes despite the federal court's decision to block the executive order.
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Category: News Published: August 22, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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