Minnesota Challenges New Postal Service Mail-Ballot Rules

Minnesota has joined a federal lawsuit challenging new Postal Service requirements for mail-in ballots.

The coalition represents 24 states and the District of Columbia.

The new rule requires states to provide the Postal Service with lists of eligible mail voters, redesign ballot envelopes and receive federal approval for those designs.

Ballots addressed to voters missing from the new Postal Service lists—or mailed in envelopes that do not meet the standards—could be refused delivery.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison argues the rule exceeds the Postal Service’s authority and could prevent eligible voters from receiving ballots. The Postal Service developed the requirements following a March executive order from President Donald Trump.

The coalition is asking a federal judge to block the rule while the lawsuit proceeds. More than 446,000 Minnesotans voted by mail during the 2024 general election. Minnesota Attorney General’s Office | Federal complaint