<p>Trump's son-in-law and a senior White House adviser Jared Kushner has reportedly advised him to concede the election after Trump's assertion in a statement from his campaign that Biden is “rushing to falsely pose as the winner” and that the race is “far from over."</p>

<p>After the declaration on Saturday that Democrat Joe Biden had won the race for the White House, Republican President Donald Trump and his allies made one thing clear: he does not plan to concede anytime soon.</p>

<p>Kushner has approached the President about conceding the election, CNN quoted two unidentified sources as saying.</p>

<p>Kushner has told others that he has urged the president to accept the outcome of the race — even if Trump won't come to terms with how it was reached.</p>

<p>"I will not rest until the American People have the honest vote count they deserve and that Democracy demands," Trump said in the statement, which states that the campaign’s legal battle will begin Monday.<br />
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Biden-Kamala Harris deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfield said that there has been no communication between Biden and Trump, or between any representatives from either campaign, since the race was called earlier in the day after the 77-year-old former US vice president crossed the 270 Electoral College votes required to win the race for the White House.<br />
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Trump, 74, who was at his golf course in Sterling, Virginia, on Saturday when the race was called, has not denied the outcome of the election, privately at least, CNN, quoted sources as saying.<br />
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But Trump was continuing to push his attorneys to pursue legal challenges that would delay formal certification of the results of the 2020 presidential polls.</p>

<p>White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, who recently tested positive for coronavirus, discussed next steps with the legal team on Saturday, CNN added.</p>

<p>Biden, in his victory speech on Saturday night, did not mention Trump, a Republican, by name.<br />
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Biden said he was humbled by the trust America had placed in him and reached out to those Americans who did not vote for him.<br />
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"I understand the disappointment tonight. I've lost a couple of times myself. But now, let's give each other a chance," he said, adding later in his remarks, "This is the time to heal in America."<br />
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Biden claimed that he would be a president that would lead the entire nation, regardless of political party.</p>

<p>“I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide but unify — who doesn’t see red states and blue states, only sees the United States,” Biden said.<br />
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The former vice president noted in his remarks that it is time both sides "listen to each other again."</p>

<p>"It's time to put away the harsh rhetoric, lower the temperature, see each other again, listen to each other again, and to make progress, we have to stop treating our opponents as our enemies. They are not our enemies. They are Americans," Biden said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Trump's son-in-law and a senior White House adviser Jared Kushner has reportedly advised him to concede the election after Trump's assertion in a statement from his campaign that Biden is “rushing to falsely pose as the winner” and that the race is “far from over.

Trump's son-in-law and a senior White House adviser Jared Kushner has reportedly advised him to concede the election after Trump's assertion in a statement from his campaign that Biden is “rushing to falsely pose as the winner” and that the race is “far from over." After the declaration on Saturday that Democrat Joe Biden had won the race for the White House, Republican President Donald Trump and his allies made one thing clear: he does not plan to concede anytime soon. Kushner has approached the President about conceding the election, CNN quoted two unidentified sources as saying. Kushner has told others that he has urged the president to accept the outcome of the race — even if Trump won't come to terms with how it was reached. "I will not rest until the American People have the honest vote count they deserve and that Democracy demands," Trump said in the statement, which states that the campaign’s legal battle will begin Monday. Biden-Kamala Harris deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfield said that there has been no communication between Biden and Trump, or between any representatives from either campaign, since the race was called earlier in the day after the 77-year-old former US vice president crossed the 270 Electoral College votes required to win the race for the White House. Trump, 74, who was at his golf course in Sterling, Virginia, on Saturday when the race was called, has not denied the outcome of the election, privately at least, CNN, quoted sources as saying. But Trump was continuing to push his attorneys to pursue legal challenges that would delay formal certification of the results of the 2020 presidential polls. White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, who recently tested positive for coronavirus, discussed next steps with the legal team on Saturday, CNN added. Biden, in his victory speech on Saturday night, did not mention Trump, a Republican, by name. Biden said he was humbled by the trust America had placed in him and reached out to those Americans who did not vote for him. "I understand the disappointment tonight. I've lost a couple of times myself. But now, let's give each other a chance," he said, adding later in his remarks, "This is the time to heal in America." Biden claimed that he would be a president that would lead the entire nation, regardless of political party. “I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide but unify — who doesn’t see red states and blue states, only sees the United States,” Biden said. The former vice president noted in his remarks that it is time both sides "listen to each other again." "It's time to put away the harsh rhetoric, lower the temperature, see each other again, listen to each other again, and to make progress, we have to stop treating our opponents as our enemies. They are not our enemies. They are Americans," Biden said. (With inputs from agencies)

Son-in-law Jared Kushner urges Donald Trump to concede the election, report says

<p>An indirect election is conducted to elect the president and the vice president of the United States. Those who are registered to vote cast ballots, both in person and via mail but not directly for those offices, but&nbsp;for&nbsp;members of the Electoral College.</p>

<p>These electors cast direct votes called 'electoral votes' for electing the president and the vice president. For an absolute majority, a candidate needs 270 out of 538 votes and is then elected to that office.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="US election 2020" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="375bc43a-56d1-4c07-9fa9-ecf4115ee605" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%288%29_39.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>In picture:&nbsp;Graphic shows when states may count advance votes and where mail-in ballots are accepted after Election Day</strong></p>

<p>Federal agency National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is responsible for coordinating certain functions of the Electoral College between the States and Congress in regard to the Electoral College vote for President.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/you-may-never-get-election-results-trump-warns-against-vote-count-322329">You may never get election results: Trump warns against vote count</a></strong></p>

<p>Although it takes several days for every vote to be counted, it usually becomes clear who the winner will be by the early morning of the next day of the scheduled date for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US election</a>, which this year is November 3.</p>

<p><strong>Different states stop voting at different times:</strong></p>

<p>The voting is halted by different states at different times. On the East Coast, the first polls are closed at 19:00 local time (00:00 GMT).</p>

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<p>Major US media outlets call various states when they believe a certain candidate has an unbeatable lead.</p>

<p>However, with a growing tendency among voters to not disclose their true voting intentions on election day, exit polls have become largely unreliable.</p>

<p>Too much dependence on crowd-sourcing or vulnerable technology can act as a disadvantage.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/inside-the-trump-campaigns-strategy-to-make-voting-a-tooth-and-nail-fight-334209">Inside the Trump campaign’s strategy to make voting a tooth-and-nail fight</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Counting of mail ballots:</strong></p>

<p>Mail-in voting surged in states that held presidential primaries after mid-March when the COVID-19 pandemic exploded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Millions of Americans are projected to cast mail ballots for the first time this November, with coronavirus expected to drive record-high absentee turnout.</p>

<p>Votes which are sent via mail take a long time to count once they have arrived because every vote must have a signature that is matched with a separate signature on a registration card.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, the 50 states in the United States have different rules over how and when they count mail-in ballots.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-record-turnout-over-16-million-americans-vote-ahead-of-election-day-on-november-3-335400">In record turnout, over 16 million Americans vote ahead of election day on November 3</a></strong></p>

<p>While majority states only include postal ballots received by the time polls close on election day, some states such as California will accept votes as long as they are sent by the day of the election. Even if they arrive weeks later.</p>

<p>Whether or not a mail ballot is counted could depend to a large degree on how local election workers enforce mail-in voting rules, how they notify voters who submit deficient ballots, and whether they allow them to fix such errors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Election experts believe that the number of rejected mail ballots is almost certain to be higher in November than it was in this year’s primaries because of the higher expected turnout.</p>

<p>Each of the US states has a central election authority, but ballots are processed by dozens of separate county or municipal election offices within each state.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shift-to-mail-in-voting-could-lead-to-re-do-of-november-election-donald-trump-321567">Shift to mail-in voting could lead to re-do of November election: Donald Trump&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>'Re-do the vote'</strong></p>

<p>US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has said repeatedly and without evidence that a shift to universal mail-in voting,&nbsp;something most states have not proposed doing, will lead to fraud in the November 3 election, when he faces Democratic challenger <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> who currently holds a substantial lead in public opinion polls.</p>

<p><strong>Counting at the polling station:</strong></p>

<p>While voting by mail is an option, many voters wanted to cast their ballot early and in-person to make sure their vote would count.</p>

<p>More than 16&nbsp;million Americans have cast ballots, setting a record early pace, according to the US Elections Project at the University of Florida. Many seek to avoid the large crowds expected on the election day,due to the risk of contracting coronavirus.</p>

<p>In the last presidential election, some 1.4 million Americans had cast early votes as of October 16, 2016.</p>

<p>However, a majority of people will vote on November 3 and it is expected that fewer polling stations will be open than usual which can lead to a shortage of workers and long queues of voters outside the stations.</p>

<p>This, along with faulty voting machines can also cause delays in counting.</p>


An indirect election is conducted to elect the president and the vice president of the United States. Those who are registered to vote cast ballots, both in person and via mail but not directly for those offices, but for members of the Electoral College.

An indirect election is conducted to elect the president and the vice president of the United States. Those who are registered to vote cast ballots, both in person and via mail but not directly for those offices, but for members of the Electoral College. These electors cast direct votes called 'electoral votes' for electing the president and the vice president. For an absolute majority, a candidate needs 270 out of 538 votes and is then elected to that office. In picture: Graphic shows when states may count advance votes and where mail-in ballots are accepted after Election Day Federal agency National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is responsible for coordinating certain functions of the Electoral College between the States and Congress in regard to the Electoral College vote for President. Also read: You may never get election results: Trump warns against vote count Although it takes several days for every vote to be counted, it usually becomes clear who the winner will be by the early morning of the next day of the scheduled date for the US election, which this year is November 3. Different states stop voting at different times: The voting is halted by different states at different times. On the East Coast, the first polls are closed at 19:00 local time (00:00 GMT). Major US media outlets call various states when they believe a certain candidate has an unbeatable lead. However, with a growing tendency among voters to not disclose their true voting intentions on election day, exit polls have become largely unreliable. Too much dependence on crowd-sourcing or vulnerable technology can act as a disadvantage. Also read: Inside the Trump campaign’s strategy to make voting a tooth-and-nail fight Counting of mail ballots: Mail-in voting surged in states that held presidential primaries after mid-March when the COVID-19 pandemic exploded. Millions of Americans are projected to cast mail ballots for the first time this November, with coronavirus expected to drive record-high absentee turnout. Votes which are sent via mail take a long time to count once they have arrived because every vote must have a signature that is matched with a separate signature on a registration card. Also, the 50 states in the United States have different rules over how and when they count mail-in ballots. Also read: In record turnout, over 16 million Americans vote ahead of election day on November 3 While majority states only include postal ballots received by the time polls close on election day, some states such as California will accept votes as long as they are sent by the day of the election. Even if they arrive weeks later. Whether or not a mail ballot is counted could depend to a large degree on how local election workers enforce mail-in voting rules, how they notify voters who submit deficient ballots, and whether they allow them to fix such errors. Election experts believe that the number of rejected mail ballots is almost certain to be higher in November than it was in this year’s primaries because of the higher expected turnout. Each of the US states has a central election authority, but ballots are processed by dozens of separate county or municipal election offices within each state. Also read: Shift to mail-in voting could lead to re-do of November election: Donald Trump 'Re-do the vote' US President Donald Trump has said repeatedly and without evidence that a shift to universal mail-in voting, something most states have not proposed doing, will lead to fraud in the November 3 election, when he faces Democratic challenger Joe Biden who currently holds a substantial lead in public opinion polls. Counting at the polling station: While voting by mail is an option, many voters wanted to cast their ballot early and in-person to make sure their vote would count. More than 16 million Americans have cast ballots, setting a record early pace, according to the US Elections Project at the University of Florida. Many seek to avoid the large crowds expected on the election day,due to the risk of contracting coronavirus. In the last presidential election, some 1.4 million Americans had cast early votes as of October 16, 2016. However, a majority of people will vote on November 3 and it is expected that fewer polling stations will be open than usual which can lead to a shortage of workers and long queues of voters outside the stations. This, along with faulty voting machines can also cause delays in counting.

US election 2020: How are votes counted in the presidential election?

<p>Less than a week before the US elections, the state of Minnesota has decided not to bring in emergency intervention from the Supreme Court over an appeals ruling that questions legality of their decision to allow mail-in ballots which will be received after election day.</p>

<p>A ruling was issued in the state of Minnesota, which will not be considered as the final word of litigation yet, that states that the mail-in ballots received after the Election day, which is November 03, will have to be separated from the ones received before and on the day of the election.&nbsp;It states that the ruling by the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals — which was seen in favour of Republicans — that stated all the ballots received after the Election day should not be counted is unlawful.</p>

<p>"While Minnesota will comply with the 8th Circuit`s ruling to segregate the ballots received after November 3, we need to emphasize that there is no court ruling yet saying those ballots are invalid," said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-moves-his-election-night-party-to-the-white-house-339149"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;Trump 'moves' his election night party to the White House</strong></a></p>

<p>"We absolutely reserve the right to make every argument after Election Day that protects voters," he added.</p>

<p>Simon also urged people to deliver their mail-in ballot directly to the country election offices or bote in person&nbsp;instead of mailing in the envelope. As per the state law, the residents are supposed to deliver their mail-in ballots by the November 93. This rule, however, was changed a bit and the deadline was extended through a settlement reached&nbsp;with a citizens group that sued earlier this year. The settlement states that election officials can count mail-in ballot until November 10, but they have to be postmarked by November 03.</p>

<p>The current President and Republican candidate Donald Trump has also warned about potential fraud and vote manipulation in the process of mail-in ballots. He also stated that there is no guarantee the election results will be available soon and can see a delay to the same. However, his statements were met with harsh criticism from his Democratic rival and former Vice President Joe Biden.</p>


Less than a week before the US elections, the state of Minnesota has decided not to bring in emergency intervention from the Supreme Court over an appeals ruling that questions legality of their decision to allow mail-in ballots which will be received after election day.

Less than a week before the US elections, the state of Minnesota has decided not to bring in emergency intervention from the Supreme Court over an appeals ruling that questions legality of their decision to allow mail-in ballots which will be received after election day. A ruling was issued in the state of Minnesota, which will not be considered as the final word of litigation yet, that states that the mail-in ballots received after the Election day, which is November 03, will have to be separated from the ones received before and on the day of the election. It states that the ruling by the 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals — which was seen in favour of Republicans — that stated all the ballots received after the Election day should not be counted is unlawful. "While Minnesota will comply with the 8th Circuit`s ruling to segregate the ballots received after November 3, we need to emphasize that there is no court ruling yet saying those ballots are invalid," said Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, a Democrat. Also read| Trump 'moves' his election night party to the White House "We absolutely reserve the right to make every argument after Election Day that protects voters," he added. Simon also urged people to deliver their mail-in ballot directly to the country election offices or bote in person instead of mailing in the envelope. As per the state law, the residents are supposed to deliver their mail-in ballots by the November 93. This rule, however, was changed a bit and the deadline was extended through a settlement reached with a citizens group that sued earlier this year. The settlement states that election officials can count mail-in ballot until November 10, but they have to be postmarked by November 03. The current President and Republican candidate Donald Trump has also warned about potential fraud and vote manipulation in the process of mail-in ballots. He also stated that there is no guarantee the election results will be available soon and can see a delay to the same. However, his statements were met with harsh criticism from his Democratic rival and former Vice President Joe Biden.

US Election 2020: Minnesota decides to accept mail-in voting till November 10; conditions apply

<p>With a week left for the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US elections</a>,&nbsp;</strong>the current President of the United States&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;</strong>has once again questioned the authenticity of the mail-in voting as&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a></strong>&nbsp;is promoting the same.</p>

<p>While&nbsp;<strong>Trump&nbsp;</strong>is repeatedly questioning whether or not the mail-in votes are fair, his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner defied their father and opted for mail-in voting rather than casting&nbsp;in-person vote.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0IkZOBpWj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">I’ll give you one guess who we’re voting for??? #Trump2020 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸</a></p>

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<p>Ivanka Trump uploaded a picture on her official Instagram account which shows her and Jared Kushner holding their vote envelopes in hand while&nbsp;Donald Trump i sitting in his chair onboard the Air Force One. The picture is captioned, "I’ll give you one guess who we’re voting for???"&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also posted the same image on her Twitter account.</p>

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<p>As soon as the picture surfaced, social media users of Facebook and Twitter started trolling Ivanka as she has, on various occasions, protested against mail-in voting, matching her father's tune of the mail ballots being a means of corruption and 'massive fraud' used by his rival&nbsp;<strong>Joe Biden.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The picture soon became a laughing stock with many users calling <b>Trump&nbsp;</b>a little more scary-looking than usual. Some internet theories also started assuming that the man pictured is a body double of&nbsp;<strong>Trump&nbsp;</strong>— a theory which holds no truth.</p>

<p>This was in direct contrast with <b>Trump's&nbsp;</b>personal narrative, as&nbsp;<strong>Trump</strong>, himself, opted for in-person voting in Florida over the weekend and on Monday, too, claimed that the mail-in ballots will lead to frauds. The same question was raised by the president on Tuesday. "It’s the only way we can lose in my opinion is massive fraud,"&nbsp;Trump said in Allentown. "It’s the fake ballots right? The phony ballots that are all crooked as hell."</p>


With a week left for the US elections, the current President of the United States Donald Trump has once again questioned the authenticity of the mail-in voting as Joe Biden is promoting the same.

With a week left for the US elections, the current President of the United States Donald Trump has once again questioned the authenticity of the mail-in voting as Joe Biden is promoting the same. While Trump is repeatedly questioning whether or not the mail-in votes are fair, his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner defied their father and opted for mail-in voting rather than casting in-person vote. View this post on Instagram I’ll give you one guess who we’re voting for??? #Trump2020 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 A post shared by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump) on Oct 26, 2020 at 10:09am PDT × Ivanka Trump uploaded a picture on her official Instagram account which shows her and Jared Kushner holding their vote envelopes in hand while Donald Trump i sitting in his chair onboard the Air Force One. The picture is captioned, "I’ll give you one guess who we’re voting for???" She also posted the same image on her Twitter account. I’ll give you one guess who we’re voting for???#Trump2020 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/vEGIs2yZM0 — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 26, 2020 × As soon as the picture surfaced, social media users of Facebook and Twitter started trolling Ivanka as she has, on various occasions, protested against mail-in voting, matching her father's tune of the mail ballots being a means of corruption and 'massive fraud' used by his rival Joe Biden. The picture soon became a laughing stock with many users calling Trump a little more scary-looking than usual. Some internet theories also started assuming that the man pictured is a body double of Trump — a theory which holds no truth. This was in direct contrast with Trump's personal narrative, as Trump, himself, opted for in-person voting in Florida over the weekend and on Monday, too, claimed that the mail-in ballots will lead to frauds. The same question was raised by the president on Tuesday. "It’s the only way we can lose in my opinion is massive fraud," Trump said in Allentown. "It’s the fake ballots right? The phony ballots that are all crooked as hell."

US Election 2020: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner opt for mail-in voting as Donald Trump questions authenticity

<p>A US Judge on Friday blocked the order of limiting the&nbsp;vote drop-off point per county to one for the upcoming <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/us-election">US elections</a>.</p>

<p>The authorities this year are encouraging people to opt for mail-in voting rather than the in-person approach that is usually followed, to make sure the elections do not add to the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the US.</p>

<p>However, the US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;is not a fan of this new approach as he feels this can leave room for manipulation of votes.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/inside-the-trump-campaigns-strategy-to-make-voting-a-tooth-and-nail-fight-334209/amp"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Inside the Trump campaign’s strategy to make voting a tooth-and-nail fight</strong></a></p>

<p>Following Trump's thought process, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, said the number of drop-off points should be limited to guarantee voter security.</p>

<p>Judge Robert Pitman, on Friday, ruled that limitation will force many people to travel long distances to find a drop-off point, which can make them vulnerable to catching the virus and can also discourage people from voting.</p>

<p>Therefore, Pitman has blocked the Governor's order and has asked the authorities to co-operate with the American voters and encourage them to safely cast their votes.</p>

<p>In Texas, resgietred voters over&nbsp;65, people who have a disability, are in jail or who will be out of town on election day ly ones who will be allowed to vote by post. Therefore, the Judge feels that the Governor's order will add to the problems of these voters, instead of helping them.</p>


A US Judge on Friday blocked the order of limiting the vote drop-off point per county to one for the upcoming US elections. The authorities this year are encouraging people to opt for mail-in voting rather than the in-person approach that is usually followed, to make sure the elections do not add to the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the US.

A US Judge on Friday blocked the order of limiting the vote drop-off point per county to one for the upcoming US elections. The authorities this year are encouraging people to opt for mail-in voting rather than the in-person approach that is usually followed, to make sure the elections do not add to the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the US. However, the US President Donald Trump is not a fan of this new approach as he feels this can leave room for manipulation of votes. Also read: Inside the Trump campaign’s strategy to make voting a tooth-and-nail fight Following Trump's thought process, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, said the number of drop-off points should be limited to guarantee voter security. Judge Robert Pitman, on Friday, ruled that limitation will force many people to travel long distances to find a drop-off point, which can make them vulnerable to catching the virus and can also discourage people from voting. Therefore, Pitman has blocked the Governor's order and has asked the authorities to co-operate with the American voters and encourage them to safely cast their votes. In Texas, resgietred voters over 65, people who have a disability, are in jail or who will be out of town on election day ly ones who will be allowed to vote by post. Therefore, the Judge feels that the Governor's order will add to the problems of these voters, instead of helping them.

US election 2020: Texas Judge blocks Governor's order to limit drop-off points

<p>The Republican governor of Texas has announced that voters will only have one place per county to drop off mail-in ballots across the vast US state.</p>

<p>The action by Governor Greg Abbott, a Trump supporter, restricts access to the common practice of mail-in voting that is expected to become much more popular due to the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>"These enhanced security protocols will ensure greater transparency and will help stop attempts at illegal voting," Abbott said in a statement Thursday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-wife-melania-test-positive-for-coronavirus-world-leaders-wish-speedy-recovery-331890"><strong>ALso read:&nbsp;Trump and wife Melania test positive for coronavirus; world leaders wish speedy recovery</strong></a></p>

<p>Texas has some of the most populous counties in the country. More than 2.3 million voters live in Harris County, which includes Houston, but 11 of its 12 drop-off points are scheduled to close under the governor's order.</p>

<p>"This isn't security, it's suppression," senior county official Lina Hidalgo, a Democrat, said on Twitter.</p>

<p>"Mail ballot voters shouldn't have to drive 30 miles to drop off their ballot or rely on a mail system that's facing cutbacks."</p>

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<p>Abbott's move is in line with views expressed by President Donald Trump, who frequently claims without evidence that postal ballots are a source of massive vote fraud.</p>

<p>Mail-in votes can be dropped off at dedicated ballot boxes as an alternative to using the under-pressure postal service.</p>

<p>The practice is seen as safer for the elderly and others at higher risk from Covid-19 if they go to a polling station.</p>

<p>Apart from isolated incidents, no serious study has reported major fraud related to postal ballots in a US election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Voting by mail was widespread during the 2016 presidential race, where nearly a quarter of the votes (33 million) were mailed in.</p>


The Republican governor of Texas has announced that voters will only have one place per county to drop off mail-in ballots across the vast US state. The action by Governor Greg Abbott, a Trump supporter, restricts access to the common practice of mail-in voting that is expected to become much more popular due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Republican governor of Texas has announced that voters will only have one place per county to drop off mail-in ballots across the vast US state. The action by Governor Greg Abbott, a Trump supporter, restricts access to the common practice of mail-in voting that is expected to become much more popular due to the coronavirus pandemic. "These enhanced security protocols will ensure greater transparency and will help stop attempts at illegal voting," Abbott said in a statement Thursday. ALso read: Trump and wife Melania test positive for coronavirus; world leaders wish speedy recovery Texas has some of the most populous counties in the country. More than 2.3 million voters live in Harris County, which includes Houston, but 11 of its 12 drop-off points are scheduled to close under the governor's order. "This isn't security, it's suppression," senior county official Lina Hidalgo, a Democrat, said on Twitter. "Mail ballot voters shouldn't have to drive 30 miles to drop off their ballot or rely on a mail system that's facing cutbacks." Harris County is bigger than the state of Rhode Island, and we're supposed to have 1 site? This isn't security, it's suppression. Mail ballot voters shouldn't have to drive 30 miles to drop off their ballot, or rely on a mail system that’s facing cutbacks. https://t.co/IeKwzdB0Hb — Lina Hidalgo (@LinaHidalgoTX) October 1, 2020 × Abbott's move is in line with views expressed by President Donald Trump, who frequently claims without evidence that postal ballots are a source of massive vote fraud. Mail-in votes can be dropped off at dedicated ballot boxes as an alternative to using the under-pressure postal service. The practice is seen as safer for the elderly and others at higher risk from Covid-19 if they go to a polling station. Apart from isolated incidents, no serious study has reported major fraud related to postal ballots in a US election. Voting by mail was widespread during the 2016 presidential race, where nearly a quarter of the votes (33 million) were mailed in.

US election 2020: Texas governor cuts number of ballot drop-off points

<p>Elections are synonymous with controversies. A new debate has started over absentee ballots in US Elections 2020. US President Donald Trump has been complaining about absentee ballots which essentially are votes being sent via post. Now, he suddenly has acquired fresh firepower to lash out at the process.</p>

<p>Nearly 100 thousand voters in New York have got defective absentee ballots.</p>

<p><strong>What went wrong?</strong></p>

<p>Apparently, the envelope of the ballot had the wrong voter information. These envelopes are supposed to be used by voters to send in their votes.</p>

<p>The problem is mostly limited to Brooklyn. The authorities say that voters will receive new ballots.</p>

<p>Trump did not waste any time to turn this lapse into a big issue. He fired five tweets saying that there would be widespread fraud in this election since millions of voters have choice to send their votes by mail.</p>

<p>Keeping in view the coronavirus pandemic in the US, election authorities have introduced mail-in voting. So voters have two options. They can choose to get their ballot at home and mail-in their votes., or they can drop it at a dedicated election dropbox.</p>

<p>Trump claims that entire process is vulnerable to frauds.</p>

<p>Postal and election authorities don't agree on this.</p>

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<p>So what exactly happened in New York? According to reports, there wasn't any error in ballots themselves. The problem was there in the envelopes. The envelopes had wrong names and addresses.</p>

<p>And this does cast doubt over New York's ability to conduct an election during a pandemic.</p>

<p>So the President does not agree with the process, and he refuses to commit to a peaceful transition if he loses.</p>

<p>"I hope it's going to be a fair election. If it's a fair election, I am 100 percent on board. But if I see tens of thousands of ballots being manipulated, I can't go along with that," said Trump during first presidential debate.</p>

<p>Questions are being raised against the New York City Board of Elections, the authority that is managing the election in New York. The board is run by both Democrats and Republicans and it has a patchy track record.</p>

<p>Back in June, the primaries in New York ran into problems too.</p>

<p>It doesn't appear that people are struggling to vote in rest of America. Early voting has already begun.</p>

<p>As per reports, more than one million Americans have already cast their vote. Amd this was well before the first debate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About 88 thousand ballots came from the most competitive states. Like Wisconsin, North Carolina, Minnesota and Georgia.</p>

<p>In 36 states, more than 30 million voters have requested for a ballot. That is not a lot considering there were 200 million eligible voters in America.</p>

<p>The election day is just 33 days away.<br />
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Elections are synonymous with controversies. A new debate has started over absentee ballots in US Elections 2020. US President Donald Trump has been complaining about absentee ballots which essentially are votes being sent via post.

Elections are synonymous with controversies. A new debate has started over absentee ballots in US Elections 2020. US President Donald Trump has been complaining about absentee ballots which essentially are votes being sent via post. Now, he suddenly has acquired fresh firepower to lash out at the process. Nearly 100 thousand voters in New York have got defective absentee ballots. What went wrong? Apparently, the envelope of the ballot had the wrong voter information. These envelopes are supposed to be used by voters to send in their votes. The problem is mostly limited to Brooklyn. The authorities say that voters will receive new ballots. Trump did not waste any time to turn this lapse into a big issue. He fired five tweets saying that there would be widespread fraud in this election since millions of voters have choice to send their votes by mail. Keeping in view the coronavirus pandemic in the US, election authorities have introduced mail-in voting. So voters have two options. They can choose to get their ballot at home and mail-in their votes., or they can drop it at a dedicated election dropbox. Trump claims that entire process is vulnerable to frauds. Postal and election authorities don't agree on this. × So what exactly happened in New York? According to reports, there wasn't any error in ballots themselves. The problem was there in the envelopes. The envelopes had wrong names and addresses. And this does cast doubt over New York's ability to conduct an election during a pandemic. So the President does not agree with the process, and he refuses to commit to a peaceful transition if he loses. "I hope it's going to be a fair election. If it's a fair election, I am 100 percent on board. But if I see tens of thousands of ballots being manipulated, I can't go along with that," said Trump during first presidential debate. Questions are being raised against the New York City Board of Elections, the authority that is managing the election in New York. The board is run by both Democrats and Republicans and it has a patchy track record. Back in June, the primaries in New York ran into problems too. It doesn't appear that people are struggling to vote in rest of America. Early voting has already begun. As per reports, more than one million Americans have already cast their vote. Amd this was well before the first debate. About 88 thousand ballots came from the most competitive states. Like Wisconsin, North Carolina, Minnesota and Georgia. In 36 states, more than 30 million voters have requested for a ballot. That is not a lot considering there were 200 million eligible voters in America. The election day is just 33 days away.

US Elections 2020: Issue of absentee ballots kicks up a storm

<p>After the US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;hinted on Wednesday that he might not accept defeat peacefully in the upcoming&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/us-election">US elections</a>, that are scheduled for November 03.</p>

<p>"We're going to have to see what happens," Trump told reporters. "I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots, and the ballots are a disaster," the US president asserted.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-refuses-to-commit-on-peaceful-transition-of-power-after-us-elections-329798"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Trump refuses to commit on peaceful transition of power after US elections</strong></a></p>

<p>However, the remark has not gone well with the Republican and Democractic top leaders who have warned&nbsp;<strong>Trump</strong>&nbsp;of dire consequences if he plants such doubts is Americans' minds.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Republican Senate Speaker Mitch McConnell on Thursday felt it was important to reassure the American&nbsp;<strong>voters</strong>&nbsp;that the leader who emerges as the winner in the&nbsp;<strong>US elections 2020&nbsp;</strong>will be taking over the office on January, as per the original plan.</p>

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<p>The&nbsp;Democratic House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi — who has been a victim of name calling by&nbsp;<strong>Trump</strong>&nbsp;—&nbsp;reminded&nbsp;<strong>Trump&nbsp;</strong>that this was not North Korea, and dictatorship will not work here.&nbsp;"You are not in North Korea, you are not in Turkey, you are not in Russia, Mr. President."</p>

<p>A critic of&nbsp;<strong>Trump</strong>, Senator Bernie Sanders too spoke against Trump's threat and said, "Under Donald Trump, we have a president who has little respect for our constitution or the rule of law."</p>

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<p>Trump, he said, is "first president in the history of this country to refuse to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the election."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What he is saying is that if he wins the election, that's great. But if he loses, it's rigged, because the only way, the only way, he can lose is if it's rigged."</p>

<p>The leaders have spoken out after&nbsp;<strong>Trump</strong>&nbsp;has repeatedly blamed the mail-in voting system and alleged the system to be a fraud. On Wednesday he alleged that all the mail-in votes would somehow be for his rival <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>.</p>

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<p>"The ballots are out of control," he said.&nbsp;"Get rid of the ballots and you will have a very peaceful -- there won't be a transfer, frankly. There will be a continuation."</p>

<p>The FBI Director Chris Wray, however, rubbished these allegations and assured that the unit has not found any collaborated or individual efforts to manipulate the <strong>elections</strong> results&nbsp;"whether it's by mail or otherwise."</p>

<p>Later, the White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany had to clear the air for <strong>Donald trump</strong>&nbsp;by telling the reporters that "the president will accept the results of a free and fair election."</p>


After the US President Donald Trump hinted on Wednesday that he might not accept defeat peacefully in the upcoming US elections, that are scheduled for November 03.

After the US President Donald Trump hinted on Wednesday that he might not accept defeat peacefully in the upcoming US elections, that are scheduled for November 03. "We're going to have to see what happens," Trump told reporters. "I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots, and the ballots are a disaster," the US president asserted. Also read: Trump refuses to commit on peaceful transition of power after US elections However, the remark has not gone well with the Republican and Democractic top leaders who have warned Trump of dire consequences if he plants such doubts is Americans' minds. The Republican Senate Speaker Mitch McConnell on Thursday felt it was important to reassure the American voters that the leader who emerges as the winner in the US elections 2020 will be taking over the office on January, as per the original plan. The winner of the November 3rd election will be inaugurated on January 20th. There will be an orderly transition just as there has been every four years since 1792. — Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) September 24, 2020 × The Democratic House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi — who has been a victim of name calling by Trump — reminded Trump that this was not North Korea, and dictatorship will not work here. "You are not in North Korea, you are not in Turkey, you are not in Russia, Mr. President." A critic of Trump, Senator Bernie Sanders too spoke against Trump's threat and said, "Under Donald Trump, we have a president who has little respect for our constitution or the rule of law." Fundamental to democracy is the peaceful transition of power; without that, there is Belarus. Any suggestion that a president might not respect this Constitutional guarantee is both unthinkable and unacceptable. — Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) September 24, 2020 × Trump, he said, is "first president in the history of this country to refuse to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the election." "What he is saying is that if he wins the election, that's great. But if he loses, it's rigged, because the only way, the only way, he can lose is if it's rigged." The leaders have spoken out after Trump has repeatedly blamed the mail-in voting system and alleged the system to be a fraud. On Wednesday he alleged that all the mail-in votes would somehow be for his rival Joe Biden. × "The ballots are out of control," he said. "Get rid of the ballots and you will have a very peaceful -- there won't be a transfer, frankly. There will be a continuation." The FBI Director Chris Wray, however, rubbished these allegations and assured that the unit has not found any collaborated or individual efforts to manipulate the elections results "whether it's by mail or otherwise." Later, the White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany had to clear the air for Donald trump by telling the reporters that "the president will accept the results of a free and fair election."

'It's not North Korea': Top leaders remind Trump after he threatens of not quitting presidency

<p>US President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to clearly state his stand on the peaceful transfer of power if he loses the US elections on November 3.</p>

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<p>"We're going to have to see what happens," Trump told reporters. "I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots, and the ballots are a disaster," the US president asserted.</p>

<p>Trump had earlier cast doubts on mail-in voting which is set to be used in a big way in&nbsp;various US state in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>"We want to, get rid of the ballots and you'll have a very peaceful, you'll have a very peaceful, there won't be a transfer, frankly," the US president said, adding,"There'll be a continuation. The ballots are out of control. You know it. And you know, who knows it better than anybody else? The Democrats know it better than anybody else."</p>

<p>Trump is pitched against Joe Biden during the US elections with most opinion polls showing the Democratic candidate ahead of the US president with less than two months to go for the polls.</p>

<p>The US president has also promised to fill the seat of US Supreme ahead of the elections after the recent death of Ginsburg,87, who had passed away last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think we should go very quickly," Trump asserted just days before he is due to reveal his pick, he, however, added that he will name a woman for the post and has shortlisted five candidates.<br />
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to clearly state his stand on the peaceful transfer of power if he loses the US elections on November 3. Watch: "We're going to have to see what happens," Trump told reporters.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday refused to clearly state his stand on the peaceful transfer of power if he loses the US elections on November 3. Watch: "We're going to have to see what happens," Trump told reporters. "I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots, and the ballots are a disaster," the US president asserted. Trump had earlier cast doubts on mail-in voting which is set to be used in a big way in various US state in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. "We want to, get rid of the ballots and you'll have a very peaceful, you'll have a very peaceful, there won't be a transfer, frankly," the US president said, adding,"There'll be a continuation. The ballots are out of control. You know it. And you know, who knows it better than anybody else? The Democrats know it better than anybody else." Trump is pitched against Joe Biden during the US elections with most opinion polls showing the Democratic candidate ahead of the US president with less than two months to go for the polls. The US president has also promised to fill the seat of US Supreme ahead of the elections after the recent death of Ginsburg,87, who had passed away last week. "I think we should go very quickly," Trump asserted just days before he is due to reveal his pick, he, however, added that he will name a woman for the post and has shortlisted five candidates.

Trump refuses to commit on peaceful transition of power after US elections

The US Presidential elections are still a month away but polling has begun in seven states in the form of mail-in ballots and absentee voting. Watch report.

US Election 2020: States begin early and absentee voting

<p>The Democratic-led US House of Representatives has approved a legislation to&nbsp;provide the cash-strapped Postal Service with $25 billion and block policy changes that have stirred concerns about mail-in balloting ahead of the November 3 election.</p>

<p>The Saturday bill was passed 257-150, largely along party lines, with Democrats supporting it -- defying President Donald Trump, who actively urged Republicans to oppose it.</p>

<p>The vote sent the legislation dubbed the "Delivering for America Act" on to the Republican-controlled Senate.</p>

<p>The Republican-held Senate is unlikely to vote on it -- and hence, the matter won't reach Trump's desk.</p>

<p>The White House also strongly opposes the legislation and has said it would recommend that President Donald Trump veto the measure.</p>

<p>But more than two-dozen House Republicans broke ranks to join Democrats in approving the bill, during a rare Saturday session called by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the middle of the congressional August recess. She&nbsp;had predicted bipartisan support for the USPS legislation ahead of the vote.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/you-may-never-get-election-results-trump-warns-against-vote-count-322329"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;You may never get election results: Trump warns against vote count</strong></a></p>

<p>With mail-in voting expected to surge during the coronavirus pandemic, Trump has alarmed Democrats by repeatedly denouncing mail-in ballots as a possible source of fraud. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy recently suspended cost-cutting measures that have slowed deliveries in recent weeks.</p>

<p>Democrats, who accuse Trump of trying to discourage mail-in balloting to gain an electoral advantage over Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, cast themselves as defenders of a public that relies on the Postal Service for vital deliveries, including prescription drugs.</p>

<p>The fight over the postal service is unfolding as Democrats and the Trump administration have not yet come together to successfully negotiate a new stimulus bill.</p>

<p>Democratic leaders introduced the measure after the Trump administration made policy changes at the USPS. Those moves included cutting overtime for employees, limiting post office hours, and removing some high-volume mail sorting machines from USPS facilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As lawmakers prepared to vote, Trump took to Twitter to accuse Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of seeking unnecessary funding for the Postal Service and trying to pull off a "Universal Mail-In Ballot Scam."</p>

<p>"Vote NO to the Pelosi/Schumer money wasting HOAX which is taking place now," the president wrote.</p>

<p>US Postmaster Louis DeJoy told a Senate committee on Friday that the Postal Service would deliver ballots "securely and on time" in the November election but said bigger changes could come after that.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-postmaster-promises-timely-election-mail-dramatic-changes-after-322341"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;US postmaster promises timely election mail, 'dramatic' changes after</strong></a></p>

<p>In fact, the House bill would prevent DeJoy from taking any action that would impede service until after next January or the end of the coronavirus health emergency, whichever comes later.</p>

<p>Pelosi insisted that congressional action is necessary, calling DeJoy's assurances ambiguous and unsatisfactory.&nbsp;</p>


The Democratic-led US House of Representatives has approved a legislation to provide the cash-strapped Postal Service with $25 billion and block policy changes that have stirred concerns about mail-in balloting ahead of the November 3 election.

The Democratic-led US House of Representatives has approved a legislation to provide the cash-strapped Postal Service with $25 billion and block policy changes that have stirred concerns about mail-in balloting ahead of the November 3 election. The Saturday bill was passed 257-150, largely along party lines, with Democrats supporting it -- defying President Donald Trump, who actively urged Republicans to oppose it. The vote sent the legislation dubbed the "Delivering for America Act" on to the Republican-controlled Senate. The Republican-held Senate is unlikely to vote on it -- and hence, the matter won't reach Trump's desk. The White House also strongly opposes the legislation and has said it would recommend that President Donald Trump veto the measure. But more than two-dozen House Republicans broke ranks to join Democrats in approving the bill, during a rare Saturday session called by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the middle of the congressional August recess. She had predicted bipartisan support for the USPS legislation ahead of the vote. Also read | You may never get election results: Trump warns against vote count With mail-in voting expected to surge during the coronavirus pandemic, Trump has alarmed Democrats by repeatedly denouncing mail-in ballots as a possible source of fraud. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy recently suspended cost-cutting measures that have slowed deliveries in recent weeks. Democrats, who accuse Trump of trying to discourage mail-in balloting to gain an electoral advantage over Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, cast themselves as defenders of a public that relies on the Postal Service for vital deliveries, including prescription drugs. The fight over the postal service is unfolding as Democrats and the Trump administration have not yet come together to successfully negotiate a new stimulus bill. Democratic leaders introduced the measure after the Trump administration made policy changes at the USPS. Those moves included cutting overtime for employees, limiting post office hours, and removing some high-volume mail sorting machines from USPS facilities. As lawmakers prepared to vote, Trump took to Twitter to accuse Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of seeking unnecessary funding for the Postal Service and trying to pull off a "Universal Mail-In Ballot Scam." "Vote NO to the Pelosi/Schumer money wasting HOAX which is taking place now," the president wrote. US Postmaster Louis DeJoy told a Senate committee on Friday that the Postal Service would deliver ballots "securely and on time" in the November election but said bigger changes could come after that. Also read | US postmaster promises timely election mail, 'dramatic' changes after In fact, the House bill would prevent DeJoy from taking any action that would impede service until after next January or the end of the coronavirus health emergency, whichever comes later. Pelosi insisted that congressional action is necessary, calling DeJoy's assurances ambiguous and unsatisfactory.

US House approves bill to send $25 billion to Postal Service and block policy changes

<p>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a massive shift to mail-in voting in the November presidential election could cause so many problems officials might have to re-do the vote.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ball-is-now-in-russias-court-on-new-nuclear-arms-deal-united-states-321554"><strong>Also read | 'Ball is now in Russia's court' on new nuclear arms deal: United States</strong></a><br />
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Trump has said repeatedly and without evidence that a shift to universal mail-in voting - something most states have not proposed doing - will lead to fraud in the November 3 election, when he faces Democratic challenger Joe Biden who currently holds a substantial lead in public opinion polls.<br />
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Trump does not have the authority to reschedule an election. A national election "re-do" has never occurred in the more than 200 years the U.S. has held elections, including during the Civil War, the Great Depression and two world wars.<br />
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"It will end up being a rigged election or they will never come out with an outcome," Trump told reporters on Tuesday. "They'll have to do it again, and nobody wants that."<br />
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As much as half the ballots in the November election could be cast by mail due to America's coronavirus crisis, election experts say. That is up from about one in four ballots that were cast by mail in 2016.<br />
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Trump himself votes by mail.<br />
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As with other forms of voting, documented cases of mail-ballot fraud are extremely rare. But Trump on Tuesday repeated an allegation he has made in recent months that mail-in voting will lead to massive ballot fraud.<br />
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US states run presidential elections and most only plan to mail absentee ballots for November's election to voters who request them.<br />
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A handful of states regularly hold elections with what is known as universal mail-in voting, in which every voter receives a ballot by mail. A few other states, including California and Nevada, plan to mail ballots to all voters for the November election due to the health crisis.<br />
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"Absentee is great but universal is going to be a disaster," Trump said.<br />
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Trump late last month floated the idea of delaying the election, a notion that was immediately dismissed by both Democrats and his fellow Republicans in Congress.</p>


US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a massive shift to mail-in voting in the November presidential election could cause so many problems officials might have to re-do the vote.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a massive shift to mail-in voting in the November presidential election could cause so many problems officials might have to re-do the vote. Also read | 'Ball is now in Russia's court' on new nuclear arms deal: United States Trump has said repeatedly and without evidence that a shift to universal mail-in voting - something most states have not proposed doing - will lead to fraud in the November 3 election, when he faces Democratic challenger Joe Biden who currently holds a substantial lead in public opinion polls. Trump does not have the authority to reschedule an election. A national election "re-do" has never occurred in the more than 200 years the U.S. has held elections, including during the Civil War, the Great Depression and two world wars. "It will end up being a rigged election or they will never come out with an outcome," Trump told reporters on Tuesday. "They'll have to do it again, and nobody wants that." As much as half the ballots in the November election could be cast by mail due to America's coronavirus crisis, election experts say. That is up from about one in four ballots that were cast by mail in 2016. Trump himself votes by mail. As with other forms of voting, documented cases of mail-ballot fraud are extremely rare. But Trump on Tuesday repeated an allegation he has made in recent months that mail-in voting will lead to massive ballot fraud. US states run presidential elections and most only plan to mail absentee ballots for November's election to voters who request them. A handful of states regularly hold elections with what is known as universal mail-in voting, in which every voter receives a ballot by mail. A few other states, including California and Nevada, plan to mail ballots to all voters for the November election due to the health crisis. "Absentee is great but universal is going to be a disaster," Trump said. Trump late last month floated the idea of delaying the election, a notion that was immediately dismissed by both Democrats and his fellow Republicans in Congress.

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