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After LOSING mail voting ruling, Trump BEGS SCOTUS to back him on midterm scheme

08 SEP 2026 · 19:37 ET·7:24·181K VIEWS·6.3× USUAL PACE

President Trump is seeking to restrict mail-in voting for the upcoming midterm elections, with his efforts heading to the Supreme Court. This comes after Justice Brett Kavanaugh rejected Missouri's request to approve a new GOP-friendly congressional map, thwarting another Republican attempt to shape the midterms. The New York Times reports that Trump's 'war on mail-in ballots' has left voters baffled, with state officials simultaneously reassuring voters about ballot safety and encouraging in-person or drop-box voting.

WHY IT MATTERS

The outcome of these legal challenges to mail-in voting could significantly impact voter access and the integrity of the midterm elections, potentially influencing election results and public trust in democratic processes.

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