Federal court blocks mandatory USPS ballot-mail rules for 2026 election
A federal judge has blocked mandatory USPS ballot-envelope and voter-data requirements for the Nov. 3 election, granting relief sought by North Carolina and other states.
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Jackson sues over USPS mail ballot rule ahead of North Carolina absentee voting
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued Wednesday over a new United States Postal Service rule that he says could interfere with mail-in voting shortly before county boards of elections are required to begin sending absentee ballots for the 2026 midterm elections.
Bill would require that absentee ballots be turned in sooner
New legislation filed in the General Assembly would reduce the time voters have to turn in their absentee ballots, making the outcome of elections clearer in a shorter time.