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US Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The regulation's implementation is contingent upon the Supreme Court's decision on President Donald Trump's order regarding voting by mail. The US Postal Service has introduced new requirements for mail ballots.
The US Postal Service has introduced new requirements for mail ballots. This development comes less than two weeks before some states start sending them out.
The regulation's implementation is contingent upon the Supreme Court's decision on President Donald Trump's order regarding voting by mail. If the court allows the order to proceed, the new requirements will take effect.
Further information on the new requirements and their potential impact can be found through the source. The specifics of how this will affect the midterms are currently uncertain.
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Category: News Published: August 24, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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