March 31, 2026

Trump Signs Executive Order to Tighten Mail-In Voting Rules

President Trump signed an executive order requiring the USPS to send mail-in ballots only to federally approved voters and to develop new tracking measures for ballots.
The order directs federal agencies to compile lists of eligible voters and threatens to withhold federal funding from non-compliant states.
States like Arizona and California have pledged to sue the Trump administration, arguing the order is unconstitutional and undermines state election authority.

22 Sources

White House says Trump to sign executive order limiting mail-in voting
Mar 31, 2026 at 8:58 PM · CNBC
Trump to sign order cracking down on mail-in voting fraud
Mar 31, 2026 at 9:19 PM · The Hill
Trump attempts new mail-in voting crackdown as his party’s standing continues to slide ahead of midterms
Mar 31, 2026 at 9:31 PM · Independent
Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list
Mar 31, 2026 at 9:48 PM · AP
Trump signs order on mail ballots, escalating election overhaul push
Mar 31, 2026 at 9:50 PM · Reuters
Trump signs a new executive order on voting. Experts say he lacks the authority
Mar 31, 2026 at 9:54 PM · NPR
Trump signs executive order aiming to restrict mail-in voting, a move that's likely to face legal challenges
Mar 31, 2026 at 10:01 PM · CBS News
Trump signs an executive order to create federal voter lists
Mar 31, 2026 at 10:12 PM · NBC
Trump signs executive order to crack down on mail-in voting
Mar 31, 2026 at 10:17 PM · CNN
Trump signs order to restrict mail-in ballots in probably unconstitutional move
Mar 31, 2026 at 10:35 PM · The Guardian
President Trump signed an executive order to create a list of eligible voters and limit mail-in voting
Mar 31, 2026 at 10:43 PM · WSJ
Trump addresses birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots during executive order signing
Mar 31, 2026 at 11:26 PM · NBC
Trump issues order attempting to change rules for mail-in voting
Apr 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM · Washington Post
Trump signs executive order overhauling mail-in voting in major election integrity push
Apr 1, 2026 at 12:18 AM · Fox News
Trump Signs Order Seeking Federal Control of Mail Voting as He Promotes False Claims
Apr 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM · NYT
Trump signs executive order cracking down on mail-in ballots
Apr 1, 2026 at 3:18 AM · CNN
CO Secy. of State warns Trump is attempting to “unconstitutionally take control” with new mail-in voting executive order
Apr 1, 2026 at 3:45 AM · CNN
Trump's executive order on mail voting is set to face legal challenges
Apr 1, 2026 at 10:47 AM · NPR
Elections officials in Oregon and Arizona are first to pledge legal challenges to new Trump voting order
Apr 1, 2026 at 11:36 AM · ABC News
Jeffries, Schumer knock Trump mail-in voting order: 'Unlawful power grab'
Apr 1, 2026 at 12:49 PM · The Hill
Within minutes of Trump signing voter database order, Dem states threaten lawsuits
Apr 1, 2026 at 3:54 PM · Fox News
Schumer on Trump mail-in voting order: 'This too will fail'
Apr 1, 2026 at 6:59 PM · The Hill