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USPS to Halt Mail-In Ballots Without State Voter Lists

6/25/2026

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USPS will stop delivering mail-in ballots in any state that does not provide a voter list to the federal government.
President Donald Trump issued a March executive order directing USPS to propose a rule that states submit voter lists 60 days before federal elections.
Postmaster General David Steiner said USPS lacks election-admin authority, calls the rule a procedural safeguard, and will obey court orders during a 30-day comment period.

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USPS will stop delivering mail-in ballots in any state that does not provide a voter list to the federal government.
President Donald Trump issued a March executive order directing USPS to propose a rule that states submit voter lists 60 days before federal elections.
Postmaster General David Steiner said USPS lacks election-admin authority, calls the rule a procedural safeguard, and will obey court orders during a 30-day comment period.