USPS plan to restrict mail voting could 'derail' midterms, whistleblower warns

A whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service is rushing to build an online system that would support President Trump’s push to restrict mail-in voting—and warns the move could “derail” the upcoming midterm elections if courts allow it to proceed. The system, reportedly being developed at high speed, is tied to a recent executive order that seeks to tighten rules around mail ballots. The whistleblower, who has not been named, claims the Postal Service is prioritizing speed over accuracy and security. The concern is that the new online tool could cause delays or errors in how ballots are processed and returned. If that happens, the whistleblower argues, voters could be disenfranchised and the election results could be thrown into doubt. The midterms, set for November, will determine control of Congress. Any disruption to mail voting—used by millions of Americans—could have significant consequences. The Postal Service has not yet commented on the whistleblower’s claims. Legal challenges to the executive order are already underway, and the outcome could decide whether the system is used at all. For now, election officials and voting rights groups are watching closely. The whistleblower’s warning adds to growing concerns about the reliability of the postal system during a high-stakes election cycle.