Trump signs order seeking to curb vote-by-mail in bid to control state election laws

By: Jonathan Shorman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 843

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order on Tuesday that attempts to restrict mail-in voting, a White House priority certain to face significant legal challenges.

The order directs the U.S. Department of Homeland Security along with the Social Security Administration to compile a list of voting-age American citizens in each state and share it with state election officials. The order also requires the U.S. Postal Service to only send and receive ballots that include …

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