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Trump Seeks Mail-In Ballot Changes Ahead of 2026 Elections

11/5/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to alter voting mechanisms ahead of 2026 elections.
His administration is drafting an executive order targeting mail-in ballots, which he says facilitate fraud in California.
Trump has threatened legal action against states that count ballots received after Election Day.
The Justice Department is seeking voter registration data from states, raising privacy concerns.
Election officials warn these moves threaten fair, secure elections.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to alter voting mechanisms ahead of 2026 elections.
His administration is drafting an executive order targeting mail-in ballots, which he says facilitate fraud in California.
Trump has threatened legal action against states that count ballots received after Election Day.
The Justice Department is seeking voter registration data from states, raising privacy concerns.
Election officials warn these moves threaten fair, secure elections.