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With just 99 days until the midterm elections, the Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a legal battle over an executive order that would restrict mail-in voting — a move that follows two federal court rulings blocking the order as unconstitutional. The emergency request comes as the political landscape shifts decisively against Republicans, with polling pointing to a potential Democratic takeover of the House and a ferocious battle for the Senate. Meanwhile, Trump is campaigning in Michigan, where his approval rating has fallen to 33%.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Restrictions
On Monday, July 27, U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court, asking the justices to lift an injunction that has blocked the administration from implementing the executive order in 23 Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C.
What the executive order would do:
- Create a federal list of eligible voters compiled by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration, organized by state
- Require the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to individuals on that federal list
- Strengthen voter identification requirements
- Direct the Department of Justice to investigate and potentially prosecute local election officials
The legal battle so far:
On June 25, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston ruled that key parts of the order were unconstitutional and blocked its enforcement in the 23 states that sued. Talwani concluded that “the president lacked any authority” to issue the order.
On July 25, the Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Talwani’s injunction in a 2-1 ruling, rejecting the administration’s argument that the lawsuit was premature because federal agencies had not yet finalized implementation rules. The appeals court wrote that the executive order “lays out a clear set of rapidly approaching deadlines by which states must coordinate with federal officials and comply with new voting procedures”.
The administration’s argument:
Sauer’s emergency application does not argue that the executive order is legal, but instead claims that Talwani’s injunction was “premature” — arguing that the judge “prejudged” what agencies might do before they had issued final rules. The administration argues that federal agencies need time to implement the order before the November election.
What happens next:
The Democratic-led states have until August 3 to respond to the administration’s emergency application. The Supreme Court is expected to rule quickly.
What the order would mean for voters:
About one in three Americans voted by mail in the 2024 general election — more than 48 million votes. Among those, one in four were Democrats, one in five were Republicans, and one in five were independents or third-party voters.
100 Days Out: Democrats Favored to Win House
With 100 days until the November 3 midterm elections, the political landscape is shifting decisively against Republicans.
The numbers:
- Decision Desk HQ predicts Democrats have a 59% chance of winning the House, forecasting a 224-211 majority
- Republicans hold a historically narrow House majority — only a handful of seats need to change hands
- In the Senate, Republicans hold a 53-47 majority. Decision Desk HQ narrowly favors Republicans to retain control through a 50-50 split, with Vice President JD Vance casting tie-breaking votes
The headwinds for Republicans:
- Gas prices have climbed above $4 a gallon as the Iran war disrupts energy markets
- Inflation remains elevated, and interest rates are high
- Trump’s approval rating has fallen to near record lows in a new Economist/YouGov survey, with just 36% approving of his performance
- Polling cited by Democrats suggests voters now trust Democrats more than Republicans on inflation, healthcare, and even immigration
What a Democratic House would mean:
A Democratic House would give the party control of powerful committees and subpoena authority, likely subjecting Trump’s administration to two years of investigations and potentially exposing him to a third impeachment drive. His legislative agenda would stall, and Democrats would gain a national platform from which to scrutinize the Iran war, administration ethics, and the president’s attempts to reshape elections.
Trump in Michigan: Approval at 33%
President Trump traveled to a General Motors test site in Michigan on Monday to tout his economic record, seeking to refocus attention on the economy even as the escalating conflict with Iran clouds the political outlook and stokes inflation concerns.
The polling in Michigan:
- Trump’s job approval rating in the state has fallen to 33%, with 61% disapproving
- Most voters say consumers — not foreign countries — are bearing the cost of tariffs
The warning sign:
Bernie Porn, president and pollster at Epic MRA, told Reuters: “He’s got a serious problem going into the midterms because people don’t believe him and they don’t think he’s telling the truth” .
The SAVE Act Stalls — Again
Trump has made winning approval of the SAVE America Act — a divisive package of voting restrictions — a priority. But the bill remains stalled in the Senate, and the appeals court ruling on mail voting represents another setback to his broader efforts to overhaul elections.
The Bottom Line
With 99 days until the midterms, the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow its mail-in voting restrictions to take effect in 23 states — an order that two federal courts have blocked as unconstitutional. Meanwhile, the political landscape is shifting against Republicans: polls point to a potential Democratic takeover of the House, Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 36% nationally and 33% in Michigan, and voters are increasingly frustrated with rising costs and the Iran war.
The people must pay attention. The people must speak out. And the people must vote.
What You Can Do Right Now
Check Your Voter Registration. Visit your state’s election website or Vote.org to confirm your registration and update your address. With 99 days until the midterms, make sure you’re ready to vote.
Contact Your Members of Congress. Tell them you oppose the administration’s attacks on voting rights and demand they protect the integrity of the 2026 midterms.
Talk to Your Neighbors. Many people don’t know about the Supreme Court request or the stakes of the upcoming midterms. Spread the word.
Support the Fight For the People PAC. Support Democrats at every level who will defend the right to vote, protect healthcare, and build an economy that works for everyone. Join the fight for a better America. Be the voice that cannot be bought.
Sources
- CCTV: “Trump administration asks Supreme Court to restrict mail-in voting” (July 28, 2026)
- Reuters: “Trump to talk up economy in Michigan visit amid voter concerns” (July 27, 2026)
- China Daily: “GOP stares at difficult path ahead of midterms” (July 27, 2026)
- Dawn: “US court rules against President on mail-in voting” (July 26, 2026)
- Sohu: “US midterm elections enter 100-day countdown” (July 26, 2026)
- 163.com: “US appeals court: rejects Trump’s request” (July 26, 2026)
- Xinhua: “Trump seeks Supreme Court approval for mail-in voting order” (July 28, 2026)
- lbkrs.com: “With less than 100 days until the midterm elections, Trump plays economic card” (July 27, 2026)
Written and composed with AI.
The People's Weekly 
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