Washington governors press USPS to drop ballot rule
PUBLISHED Jul 3, 2026, 6:06 AM ET
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On July 2, 2026, a coalition of nine Democratic governors sent a formal letter to the United States Postal Service demanding withdrawal of a proposed rule that would limit delivery of mail‑in ballots. The rule was drafted to implement a March 2026 executive order by President Donald Trump directing federal agencies to compile national citizenship lists and restrict ballot mailings to those listed. The governors contend the Postal Service plan violates federal law and could prevent millions of eligible voters from receiving ballots before the 2026 midterm elections. A federal district judge has already issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the executive order as unconstitutional.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- March 2026 Trump signs citizenship list order
- Late May 2026 USPS files proposed ballot rule
- Late May 2026 rule published in Federal Register
- Soon after Federal judge issues nationwide injunction
- Judge finds election power lies with Congress
- July 2, 2026 Governors send USPS formal letter
- July 2, 2026 Governors demand rule withdrawal
- Ahead of 2026 midterms mail-in ballot access questioned
News Intelligence
- This USPS rule could affect your voting rights. If it goes through, only those on national citizenship lists would get mail-in ballots. Millions could miss out. Check your registration status and plan your vote.
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