Trump Plans End Mail-In Ballots, Voting Machines Ahead 2026

President Donald Trump has announced plans to end mail-in voting and restrict the use of voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, arguing that these measures will restore election integrity and prevent fraud. He has stated intentions to issue an executive order to halt mail-in ballots, a move that has garnered support from some state officials like Kentucky State Senator Robby Mills and Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, who believe these actions will enhance transparency and secure elections. Trump’s claims of widespread fraud associated with mail-in voting and voting machines have been widely disputed by courts, government agencies, and independent investigations, which found no evidence of systemic fraud in the 2020 election. Critics note that the U.S. is not unique in allowing mail-in voting, as several other democracies permit this practice. Legal challenges are anticipated since the U.S. Constitution grants states the authority to determine election procedures, which may limit federal intervention. Despite opposition, Trump and his supporters continue to push for federal oversight of election methods, emphasizing a return to in-person voting and paper ballots as the standard for secure elections.