This week: A U.S. Postal Service whistleblower is warning that the agency’s efforts to develop systems to restrict mail ballot delivery for the November election have been rushed through testing, are unreliable, and could prevent millions of Americans from receiving mail ballots. Plus, what you need to know about Texas’ voter suspense list, a review of Michigan’s registered voters, and more.
Watchdog releases review of Michigan registered voters
The Office of the Auditor General found that most Michigan registered voters are eligible, but also identified a small number of potential noncitizens and dead voters.
USPS whistleblower alleges rushed mail ballot systems could disenfranchise voters
The anonymous whistleblower described the Postal Service’s work on systems as “secretive, rushed, chaotic, and fundamentally flawed.”
Here’s what you need to know about Texas’ voter suspense list
The Texas voter suspense list means election officials need to confirm your address, but you should still be able to cast a ballot.
Trump’s mail voting restrictions would create logistical nightmare for midterm elections
States would be hard-pressed to comply with a new Postal Service rule to implement Trump’s mail voting executive order ahead of the 2026 midterm. Legal challenges have paused it, and the Supreme Court needs to weigh in.
Federal judge places new freeze on Trump mail-ballot rules, setting up likely Supreme Court showdown
The Supreme Court will likely decide whether the U.S. Postal Service can implement the mail-voting restrictions in Trump’s executive order for the 2026 midterm elections.
Proof-of-citizenship amendment fails to make November ballot, for now
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers blocked Americans for Citizen Voting’s proposed constitutional amendment. It will be appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Election officials wrestle with uncertainty amid legal battles over Trump mail ballot restrictions
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Donald Trump’s mail voting executive order, leaving election officials who are about to send out midterm ballots in a difficult position.