India, June 29 -- The US Postal Service's proposed mail ballot policy has ignited a fresh political and legal battle ahead of the November 2026 general election. Postmaster General David Steiner told lawmakers that, under a proposed regulation, the USPS would no longer deliver mail ballots to states that refuse to provide voter eligibility data requested by the federal government.

The federal government's alleged intention to overreach its jurisdiction has alarmed critics. A few judges have concurred. A group of Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit, and a federal judge on Thursday prevented the scheme from proceeding.

The postmaster general's remarks raise a "credibility issue," according to League of Women Voters CEO Celina Stewart. ...