USPS Proposes New Mail-in Ballot Rules, Faces Democratic Criticism

The U.S. Postal Service has put forth a proposed rule introducing new requirements for mail-in and absentee ballots in federal elections. This initiative, stemming from a March 2026 Executive Order, would mandate states to provide voter participation lists and specific barcode identifiers. Democratic senators have voiced strong opposition, arguing the plan is an unconstitutional overreach by the White House into election administration.