NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsSeptember 5, 2026Miami-Dade
Statewide mail-in voting begins for midterm elections amid legal challenges
Mail-in voting for this year's midterm elections officially began on Friday. The process is currently subject to ongoing litigation regarding federal attempts to restrict mail-in voting and concerns over recent Postal Service operational changes.
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Voters using mail-in ballots face potential uncertainty regarding the processing and acceptance of their votes due to active legal disputes and reported increases in ballot rejections.
Key Facts
- Statewide mail-in voting for the midterm elections officially began on Friday.
- There is active litigation regarding President Donald Trump's attempts to limit mail-in voting.
- State officials have expressed concern that recent Postal Service changes are contributing to a rise in rejected mail-in ballots.
Who's Mentioned
personMichael Dickerson“Director of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections”personSam Hayes“Executive director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections”personMaria Cantwell“Democratic Senator from Washington”personDon Millis“Republican chair of the Wisconsin Election Commission”personOlivia McCall“Wake County director of elections”personJennifer Rubin“President of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina”personJoe Biden“Democratic opponent in the 2020 election”organizationUnited States Postal Service“Agency undergoing operational changes linked to ballot rejection concerns.”personDavid Becker“Executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research”personJeff Jackson“North Carolina Attorney General”personDonald Trump“President who signed the executive order regarding mail ballots”