Former President Donald Trump has announced his plan to eliminate mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines in future U.S. elections. He called the systems “highly inaccurate,” “very expensive,” and “seriously controversial,” claiming they enable fraud.
According to Trump, America is the only nation “dumb enough” to still use these methods. He says other countries have already ditched them due to “massive fraud” and promises to sign an executive order banning both in favor of paper ballots with watermarks.
Mail-in ballots are widely used by seniors, people with disabilities, and military personnel overseas. Removing these options could impact millions of eligible voters who rely on mail-in access to cast their ballots.
While Trump has long criticized mail-in voting, this executive order—if signed and enforced—would face intense legal challenges. Critics argue it would suppress turnout and remove accessibility for vulnerable communities.
With the 2026 election cycle approaching, Trump’s proposal has reignited the voting rights debate across the country.