Defend Mail-in Voting Before the 2026 Midterms

Donald Trump has announced that he intends to “lead a movement” to abolish mail-in voting and replace voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterms. He’s already threatened to use executive power to restrict mail ballots — despite constitutional experts making clear that only Congress and the states can set election rules. At the same time, his allies have pressured states like Ohio to shorten mail-ballot deadlines, moves that would silence thousands of legitimate votes.

This petition calls on Congress to pass strong, immediate protections for mail-in voting and ensure the 2026 midterms are free, fair, and accessible to all. It also calls on state election officials, including Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, to reject federal interference and publicly commit to protecting mail-in ballot access for every voter.

Experts warn that America’s election system is nearing a breaking point as efforts to undermine mail-in and early voting intensify. Sixteen states and Washington, D.C., currently protect “grace periods” for ballots that arrive after Election Day — policies now under direct attack. The truth is simple: mail-in voting is secure, reliable, and essential to ensuring every American can participate in democracy.

Congress must act now to protect no-excuse mail-in voting, prevent any federal interference with state-run elections, and guarantee that every eligible voter has the right to cast a ballot by mail safely. State election officials must stand firm and refuse to cave to political pressure.

Sign this petition today. Share it widely, contact your members of Congress, and speak up wherever you can. Our democracy depends on it — and if we don’t defend mail-in voting now, we may lose it when we need it most.