Trump wants federal control of mail-in ballots. How is NJ impacted?
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aiming to alter the way mail-in ballots are distributed, which could impact New Jersey's voting system. New Jersey officials, including Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, have spoken out against the order, stating it is unconstitutional and designed to make it harder for eligible citizens to vote.
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that would require the federal Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to create lists of eligible voters in each state. The order would also require the post office to only send mail-in ballots to those people. New Jersey officials are reacting negatively to the order, with Gov. Mikie Sherrill stating that the Constitution is clear that states run elections, not the federal government. The order is seen as an attempt to restrict voting rights, particularly for mail-in ballots. New Jersey has a well-established vote-by-mail system, with over 1 million ballots distributed for the 2024 presidential election. Advocates, including the Brennan Center for Justice, are speaking out against the order, calling it unconstitutional and inaccurate. The order may impact the upcoming elections in November, potentially driving more people to use ballot drop boxes or vote early in-person.
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