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Trump Votes by Mail in Florida Election, Contradicting Claims

3/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump voted by mail in a Florida state legislature special election, and his ballot was counted in the race between Democrat Emily Gregory and Republican Jon Maples, which he endorsed.
This contradicts his claim that mail-in voting leads to cheating.
Trump has advocated the SAVE America Act to tighten voter ID and curb mail voting.
The bill faces Senate opposition from Democrats.

History

Historical Context

Following Joe Biden's 2020 election victory, Republican lawmakers initiated efforts to restrict voting access, citing unfounded claims of fraud. By April 2021, 361 bills aimed at tightening voter ID laws and limiting mail-in voting were proposed across 47 states. This resurgence of voter suppression echoes historical struggles for voting rights, notably the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which sought to dismantle barriers for African Americans.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump voted by mail in a Florida state legislature special election, and his ballot was counted in the race between Democrat Emily Gregory and Republican Jon Maples, which he endorsed.
This contradicts his claim that mail-in voting leads to cheating.
Trump has advocated the SAVE America Act to tighten voter ID and curb mail voting.
The bill faces Senate opposition from Democrats.

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