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Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 3, 2026
· 3 min read
A group of Democratic governors asked the U.S. Postal Service on Thursday to withdraw its proposed rule seeking to implement an executive order from President Donald Trump to create a federal list of eligible voters and potentially limit who can receive a ballot in the mail.The president signed t...
Key takeaway The Postal Service filed a proposed rule to implement the order in late May.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
In Alamo Heights , where voting rights and access to mail-in ballots are crucial for residents, the proposed rule by the US Postal Service has significant implications. The fact that a federal judge has already blocked Trump's executive order as unconstitutional suggests that the Postal Service's rule may be unnecessary and potentially harmful. For local voters, the possibility of being disenfranchised due to a federal list of eligible voters is a concern, especially given the importance of mail-in ballots for residents who may have mobility issues or conflicting work schedules. The pushback from postal workers, including the American Postal Workers union, also highlights the potential logistical challenges and conflicts that could arise if the rule is implemented. As the situation unfolds, Alamo Heights residents will be watching to see how the Postal Service responds to the Democratic governors' request to withdraw the proposed rule.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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