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Protect voting by mail from outside political influence

Protect voting by mail from outside political influence Protect voting by mail from outside political influence

Voting by mail dates back to the Civil War. In 2024, 31% of U.S. voters—about 48 million people—cast ballots by mail.

March 2026 the administration issued an executive order directing Uni...

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