Key Facts

• The Supreme Court blocked Trump’s order that would add difficult requirements to mail-in voting, such as redesigning envelopes and uploading voter lists to the postal service.
• Election officials warned that Trump's plan could have caused major problems in running elections this year.
• About 29% of Americans voted by mail in the 2024 presidential election, and about one third did so in the 2022 midterms.
• Some voters worry mail-in ballots may not be counted if they arrive late, especially in states like Wisconsin where ballots must arrive by election day to be counted.
• Election officials in Nevada, Wisconsin, Washington, and Arizona are encouraging voters to send mail ballots early or use drop-boxes to avoid delays.
• Public education campaigns are planned to explain the mail-in voting process and build voter confidence.
• Despite court victories, officials say distrust remains, so they continue encouraging safe voting practices without changes for now.