COLUMBIA, S.C., July 7 -- The South Carolina Attorney General issued the following news release:

JUL 07, 2026

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today he has joined a multi-state letter supporting a new United States Postal Service ballot mail rule.

On March 31, 2026, President Trump issued an Executive Order to assist the states in safeguarding federal elections from fraudulent mail-in and absentee ballots. Pursuant to that Executive Order, the USPS has implemented a rule that would amend the mailing standards for the transmission of mail-in or absentee ballots for federal elections.

In support of this rule change, the states note that it is within their role to secure elections in their state. However, the increa...