By Jarrett Renshaw and Susan Heavey

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump pledged on Monday to issue an executive order to end the use of mail-in ballots and voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a move likely to disproportionately favor his Republican Party and spark legal challenges by some states.

Democratic voters typically use mail-in ballots more than Republicans, who more often vote in person.

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Trump's pledge is his latest effort to reshape the midterm election battlefield to his party's advantage. He has also urged Republicans in states including Texas and Indiana to redraw congressional districts to increase the likelihood of a Republican candidate being elected.

The November 3, 2026, electio

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