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Democrats Sue USPS; Judge Blocks Trump Ballot Order

7/31/2026

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  • Democratic officials in about two dozen states sued the U.S. Postal Service after President Donald Trump issued an order limiting mail-ballot eligibility.
  • A federal judge blocked the order, which an appeals court later upheld.
  • Kansas and Michigan election officials urged voters to hand-deliver ballots because consolidating processing centers slowed mail.
  • California reported more than 148,000 primary ballots rejected, with 63% arriving too late despite a seven-day grace period.