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Aug 21, 2026

US Postal Service issues final rule tightening mail-in voting requirements

USPS published a final rule to tighten requirements for mail-in voting ahead of November congressional elections, despite a court order blocking the changes from taking effect.

Aug 21, 2026·3 sources

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▪Many states and congressional Democrats argued that the U.S. Postal Service lacks the authority to change election rules.
▪Under the August 21, 2026 rule, the U.S. Postal Service will not collect party affiliation or inspect ballot contents, and postal workers are unauthorized to open sealed mail.
▪President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March 2026 directing the U.S. Postal Service to adopt tighter rules on voting by mail.

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