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'Too late' for Trump to make major changes to how mail-in voting works, expert says
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points The executive director of the Center of Election Innovation and Research, David Becker, says mail voting will likely proceed as usual for voters. However, the US Postal Service is allowed to create an online portal to track eligible voters.
A court has denied the Trump administration's request to implement major changes to mail-in voting while a court case is ongoing. However, the US Postal Service is allowed to create an online portal to track eligible voters. States also have the option to submit their ballot designs to the USPS for approval, although this is not required.
The executive director of the Center of Election Innovation and Research, David Becker, says mail voting will likely proceed as usual for voters. He notes that voters who choose to vote by mail can still do so.
Further details on the court's decision and its implications are available from Scripps News, which spoke with Becker to help clarify the changes.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
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