Midterm mail ballots start to go to voters as litigation over Trump’s order creates uncertainty
Summary
Mail ballots for the 2026 midterm elections are being sent to voters, starting with North Carolina. At the same time, legal fights continue over President Donald Trump’s executive order that aims to limit mail voting, creating uncertainty for voters and election officials.Key Facts
- North Carolina is among the first states to send out mail-in ballots for the 2026 midterm elections.
- About one-third of U.S. voters use mail ballots, making it a popular voting method.
- President Trump signed an order in March to restrict mail voting by changing rules around ballot mailing and voter lists.
- The Postal Service must receive voter lists through an online system that is not yet active.
- Ballot envelopes would need to follow new Postal Service rules, including having barcodes.
- Several lawsuits are challenging Trump’s order, and the Supreme Court ruled procedurally in Trump’s favor without deciding on the case’s main issues.
- Election officials say they are prepared to conduct secure elections even if new mail ballot limits take effect.
- The legal battles and media coverage have caused some voter confusion about how mail voting will work this year.
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