Summary
Former President Trump announced plans to stop states from using mail-in ballots and certain voting machines before the 2026 midterm elections. Legal experts say the president does not have the power to make these changes alone, as election regulation is decided by Congress and individual states. Experts also say it would be difficult to change voting methods quickly due to required legal processes.
Key Facts
- Trump wants to lead efforts to eliminate mail-in ballots and some voting machines nationwide.
- He mentioned signing an executive order to achieve this goal.
- Legal experts argue that the president cannot control state election methods; Congress has that authority.
- Historically, more Democrats have used mail-in ballots than Republicans.
- Any attempt to change voting methods would face legal challenges and require significant logistical changes.
- Changing voting procedures quickly would involve training new volunteers and finding more in-person voting locations.
