Trump Orders Ban on Mail-In Voting for 2026 Midterms to Ensure Election Integrity

Trump Bans Mail-In Ballots for 2026 Midterms, Pushes for Paper Voting

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced his intention to eliminate mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, calling it a “disaster” and a “massive fraud risk.” Trump revealed that he plans to sign an executive order aimed at banning mail-in ballots, as well as replacing electronic voting machines with what he described as more “secure and accurate” methods, such as watermark paper ballots.

In his statement, Trump argued that mail-in ballots are “highly inaccurate, very expensive, and controversial,” while insisting that Democrats rely on the system to gain an electoral advantage. He also criticized current voting machines, labeling them “a complete and total disaster.”

Trump emphasized that the new move is designed to restore honesty and integrity to American elections, claiming that mail-in ballots make it impossible to guarantee fair results. He pointed to other countries that have abandoned mail-in voting due to fraud concerns, adding that the United States should follow suit.

“Without fair and honest elections, and strong borders, you don’t even have a semblance of a country,” Trump stated.

This statement arrives at a time when Trump is actively asserting his influence over the direction of Republican election strategies. His call to ban mail-in voting is expected to face strong opposition from Democrats and voting rights advocates, who argue that such measures restrict voter access and undermine democracy.

With the 2026 midterms approaching, this latest move signals that U.S. election integrity in 2026 and voting access will once again dominate America’s political debate.

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