Mail-in voter ballots in question

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- On Aug. 18, President Trump announced on Truth Social his plan to end mail-in ballots.

The process of voting by mail has been around since the 1980s and has gained more popularity ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. This popularity has been viewed with skepticism due to prior election results and the potential for fraud.

This push for the end of mail-in voting would also have a massive impact on key demographics such as elderly and disabled people.

A change would impact states like Oregon, Washington and Colorado, which are all mail-in voting states.

Some St. Joseph locals like Cindy Remelius feel that only some groups should be able to vote by mail.

"Maybe for specific groups. But other than that, I believe that people should come in person and present their ID to vote," said Remelius.

On Truth Social, President Trump said he plans to sign an executive order for the 2026 midterms to end all mail-in ballots.

According to Article I, Section 4, Clause I of the United States Constitution:

"The Supreme Court has interpreted the Elections Clause expansively, enabling states 'to provide a complete code for congressional elections, not only as to times and places, but in relation to notices, registration, supervision of voting, protection of voters, prevention of fraud and corrupt practices, counting of votes, duties of inspectors and canvassers, and making and publication of election returns'."

Common reasons Americans use mail-in voting pertain to convenience, accessibility and health concerns.