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Does Trump have the power to end mail-in voting? Legal scholar weighs in

Does Trump have the power to end mail-in voting? Legal scholar weighs in

Summary

Former President Trump is trying to stop mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In the 2024 election, almost 30% of voters used mail-in ballots. Despite efforts by some Republicans to support mail voting, Trump calls it fraudulent.

Key Facts

  • Trump is focusing on ending mail-in voting for the 2026 midterm elections.
  • In the 2024 election, about 30% of voters in the U.S. used mail-in ballots.
  • Some Republican efforts encourage mail-in voting, but Trump disagrees.
  • Trump describes mail-in voting as fraudulent.
  • Legal scholar Rick Hasen discussed the issue with journalist John Yang.

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