Trump’s attempted crackdown on mail-in voting – here’s what to know
Summary
President Donald Trump has called mail-in voting a "hoax" and is seeking major changes to federal laws about it. Despite legal challenges, his administration wants to limit mail-in voting before the 2024 midterm elections, although studies show voter fraud with mail ballots is extremely rare.Key Facts
- About 29% of American voters used mail-in ballots in 2024.
- Mail-in voting lets people request ballots by mail instead of voting in person.
- 18 states and Washington, D.C., have held elections fully by mail.
- Some states require voters to have a valid reason to vote by mail.
- Trump said mail-in voting caused his 2020 election loss and called it a scam.
- Claims of widespread fraud with mail votes have been checked and found mostly false.
- Research shows very few cases of mail voting fraud compared to the number of votes cast.
- Legal efforts to restrict mail voting by the Trump administration are ongoing but face challenges.
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