President Donald Trump announced Monday that he intends to sign an executive order banning the use of mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines in federal elections, setting the stage for a fierce political and legal battle ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democrats, who benefit disproportionately from mail-in ballots due to their popularity among urban voters, students, and senior citizens, quickly denounced the move as voter suppression. They are expected to mount legal challenges in states where mail-in voting is well established, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Arizona.
