Trump urges Republicans to use mail voting as midterm campaign intensifies
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President Donald Trump urged Republicans to vote by any available method, including by mail, as he stepped up campaigning ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
“Republicans must WIN the 2026 Midterm Elections, and we must use every appropriate tool — Whether you vote early, absentee, by mail, or in-person,” Trump wrote Saturday on Truth Social, calling for “massive turnout.” The appeal marks another shift in emphasis from Trump, who has repeatedly made unsupported claims that mail voting is vulnerable to fraud but also encouraged supporters to use it during the 2024 election.
Trump was scheduled to visit Grand Island, Nebraska, on Monday to promote his economic record and rally Republican voters. France24 reported that the appearance is part of a 32-day campaign push during which Trump is spending considerable time in traditionally Republican areas. He has asked supporters to “pretend” he is on the ballot, arguing that his presence helps drive turnout.
The renewed push comes amid Republican concern about control of Congress. Democracy Docket said polling has shown improving Democratic prospects in both chambers, while The Independent cited recent surveys showing weak approval ratings for Trump. The Independent also reported that Republican candidates face a tension between relying on Trump to mobilize his supporters and distancing themselves from his political liabilities.
Democrats have historically used mail ballots at higher rates than Republicans. An MIT Election Data and Science Lab analysis found that 37% of Democrats and 24% of Republicans reported voting by mail in 2024.
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