Vote by mail

The US Supreme Court has turned down the Trump administration's effort to impose restrictions on mail-in voting. The decision preserves existing access to absentee ballots, a voting method used by millions of Americans. The ruling is drawing attention from both parties, with critics of the restrictions calling it a win for voter access and Republicans weighing the setback ahead of future elections.

The US Postal Service says it will refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that do not turn over voter registration lists, a requirement tied to a proposal pushed by President Trump. The stand-off pits federal election mail operations against state control of voter data, raising concerns about ballot access and election logistics ahead of upcoming votes.

ProPublica reports that the White House was directly involved for nearly a year in efforts to sharply restrict mail-in voting, working behind the scenes to dictate how mail-in ballots are processed. The investigation traces the untold origins of former President Trump's plan and describes internal drama within the administration over the push, shedding new light on the extent of political involvement in ballot processing rules.

A Michigan resident says their ballot for the 2026 midterm general election arrived four days after being mailed out on September 24, 2026, and was dropped off at an early voting ballot box. The post also urges others to register and vote in the midterms, which will determine control of Congress and feature statewide races across Michigan.

The U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg is urging American citizens living abroad to register for the STEP program and learn how to cast absentee ballots in U.S. elections. Overseas voters can request ballots from their last state of residence, with many states allowing return by mail, fax, or email. Embassies worldwide are promoting the guidance as election season approaches.

Los Angeles County officials will start mailing vote-by-mail ballots to all registered voters on Thursday, an early step in the county's election preparations. Voters are encouraged to watch for their ballots and return them by mail or at official drop-off locations before election day.

Voters in Washington state are being briefed on what to know ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Local coverage lays out key details on races, ballots and voting procedures, as residents prepare to cast their votes. With Election Day approaching, officials and news outlets are urging people to check registration status and make a plan for voting, whether by mail or in person.

The US Supreme Court has cleared the Trump administration to put parts of his executive order on mail-in voting into effect while legal challenges continue. The order sought to impose new rules on mail ballots, including tighter deadline requirements. The decision hands the administration a partial win, though the underlying court fights over the order's legality are expected to go on.

Lee County, Florida has started sending out vote-by-mail ballots for the 2026 general election. Local election officials are distributing ballots to registered voters who requested them, the first step in the county's mail voting process for the upcoming election cycle. Voters are being reminded to check their registration details and request deadlines.