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GOP secretaries of state ask Supreme Court to block Trump mail-in ballot rule

Washington Post Politics Thursday 10 September 2026, 19:36 UTC By Violet Jira 1 min read
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A group of Republican secretaries of state have asked the Supreme Court to prevent the Trump administration’s new mail-in ballot rule from taking effect during the 2026 midterm elections. By Violet Jira The proposed change would significantly increase the likelihood of midterm election issues, they warned.

A group of Republican secretaries of state have asked the Supreme Court to prevent the Trump administration’s new mail-in ballot rule from taking effect during the 2026 midterm elections. By Violet Jira The proposed change would significantly increase the likelihood of midterm election issues, they warned.
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