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USPS Issues Nationwide Rule Restricting Mail Voting Delivery

8/23/2026

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The United States Postal Service issued a 95-page rule restricting mail voting nationwide, implementing President Donald Trump’s March executive order.
The rule limits ballot delivery to states that share voter data with the Postal Service.
It requires USPS to review each ballot envelope for enrollment and specification compliance before acceptance.
If enacted, USPS would refuse to deliver ballots to any state that does not meet the data-sharing requirement.
USPS will not enforce the rule for the 2026 election unless the Supreme Court lifts current injunctions.

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The United States Postal Service issued a 95-page rule restricting mail voting nationwide, implementing President Donald Trump’s March executive order.
The rule limits ballot delivery to states that share voter data with the Postal Service.
It requires USPS to review each ballot envelope for enrollment and specification compliance before acceptance.
If enacted, USPS would refuse to deliver ballots to any state that does not meet the data-sharing requirement.
USPS will not enforce the rule for the 2026 election unless the Supreme Court lifts current injunctions.