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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 affiliate) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
In Terrell Hills , 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 community's voters, like those across Bexar County, rely on the postal service to cast their ballots, especially in local elections where turnout can be affected by ease of voting. If the rule were to be implemented, it could lead to confusion and disenfranchisement of eligible voters in Terrell Hills, undermining the integrity of the electoral process. The fact that a federal judge has already blocked Trump's executive order as unconstitutional suggests that the Postal Service's proposed rule may be on shaky ground. As the situation unfolds, Terrell Hills residents should be aware of the potential impact on their voting rights and watch for updates from local election officials and the US Postal Service.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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