States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

The U.S. Postal Service won’t deliver mail ballots in states that refuse to turn over lists of voters under a proposed rule, the agency’s chief executive said Wednesday, angering Democrats who warn the decision will disenfranchise voters.

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National story. 25 articles from 6 sources. Updated Jun 26, 2026.

Part of Trump's orders to require proof of citizenship and limit mail voting

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Louisiana IlluminatorLeft· Jun 25, 2026

Trump order limiting voting by mail halted by federal court

The Real News NetworkLeft· Jun 25, 2026

‘Yeah, that’s illegal’: USPS chief says states won’t receive mail ballots unless they hand voter rolls to Trump

Utah News DispatchLeft· Jun 25, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says. Here’s how it could impact Utah

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Tennessee LookoutLeft· Jun 25, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Pennsylvania Capital-StarLeft· Jun 25, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Ohio Capital JournalLeft· Jun 25, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Maryland MattersLean Left· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

North Dakota MonitorLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Minnesota ReformerLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

New Jersey MonitorLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

NC NewslineLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Kansas ReflectorLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Missouri IndependentLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Nebraska ExaminerLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Michigan AdvanceLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Arizona MirrorLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Rhode Island CurrentLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Wisconsin ExaminerLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Florida PhoenixLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Source New MexicoLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Louisiana IlluminatorLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

Oregon Capital ChronicleLeft· Jun 24, 2026

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

The New RepublicLeft· Jun 24, 2026

U.S. Postal Service Bends the Knee to Trump on Vote by Mail

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Washington State StandardCenter· Jun 24, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

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American GreatnessRight· Jun 26, 2026

Postmaster General: USPS Could Withhold Mail Ballots From States That Refuse to Share Voter Data