Trump Urges Supporters to Vote by Mail
President Donald Trump shifted his previous rhetoric by calling on his supporters to vote by mail for the upcoming congressional midterm elections in November.
Ahead of the congressional midterm elections in November, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his supporters can vote by mail, marking a different stance from his past criticisms that mail-in voting was vulnerable to fraud.
Tone Shift on Voting by Mail
As the congressional midterm elections in November approach, U.S. President Donald Trump told supporters that they could use mail-in ballots if they wished. In remarks at the White House, although he reiterated his personal preference for voting in person, he offered voters flexibility on the matter.
Having claimed in previous years that mail-in voting was fraudulent, Trump stated this time that voters could choose to cast their ballots via mail if they preferred.
Campaign Videos and Voting Methods
Trump's remarks followed a campaign video released over the weekend encouraging Republican voters to vote early, vote by mail, or head to the polls on Election Day, November 3.
Legal Developments and Rural Areas
In September, the Supreme Court declined to block the Postal Service's tightening of mail-in voting rules. Meanwhile, some Republicans harbored concerns that restricting mail-in voting could depress turnout among conservative voters in rural areas.
Public Opinion Polls and Political Environment
A poll completed on Monday revealed that Trump's approval rating hovered at 32 percent, remaining at its lowest level since September. In registered voters' preferences, Democrats appeared to be in the lead.