President Donald Trump recently posted on social media that there should be "no mail-in voting" and that Americans should use only paper ballots, seemingly contradicting the efforts of Republican officials across the US who have encouraged their party members to embrace absentee voting.
However, in recent years, many Republicans have come to recognize the importance of mail-in voting. Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano acknowledged as much, stating that Republicans "have to embrace no-excuse mail-in voting." The state Republican Party has also been encouraging voters to request absentee ballots for this fall's elections, including a recent post on their X account saying "If there is even a 1% chance that you might miss the 2025 Election, sign up for a mail-in ballot today! It’s quick and easy!"
Other states with off-year races are also pushing vote-by-mail. In New Jersey, Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli has touted increased voter turnout among Republicans using absentee ballots. The California Republican Party is also encouraging voters to mail in their ballots, referencing the state's Proposition 50 ballot measure.
Despite Trump's warnings against mail-in voting, some experts caution that his rhetoric could hinder efforts by party members to promote the practice. Philadelphia-based public affairs executive Larry Ceisler noted that Trump's base of supporters only comes out when he is on the ballot, and that his warnings about not using mail-in ballots may limit the effectiveness of Republican efforts.
Efforts to boost mail voting by Republicans must start soon, according to business owner and Republican fundraiser Jim Worthington. He warned that a late rollout of vote-by-mail programs could be too little, too late to make a significant impact on voter turnout.
However, in recent years, many Republicans have come to recognize the importance of mail-in voting. Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano acknowledged as much, stating that Republicans "have to embrace no-excuse mail-in voting." The state Republican Party has also been encouraging voters to request absentee ballots for this fall's elections, including a recent post on their X account saying "If there is even a 1% chance that you might miss the 2025 Election, sign up for a mail-in ballot today! It’s quick and easy!"
Other states with off-year races are also pushing vote-by-mail. In New Jersey, Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli has touted increased voter turnout among Republicans using absentee ballots. The California Republican Party is also encouraging voters to mail in their ballots, referencing the state's Proposition 50 ballot measure.
Despite Trump's warnings against mail-in voting, some experts caution that his rhetoric could hinder efforts by party members to promote the practice. Philadelphia-based public affairs executive Larry Ceisler noted that Trump's base of supporters only comes out when he is on the ballot, and that his warnings about not using mail-in ballots may limit the effectiveness of Republican efforts.
Efforts to boost mail voting by Republicans must start soon, according to business owner and Republican fundraiser Jim Worthington. He warned that a late rollout of vote-by-mail programs could be too little, too late to make a significant impact on voter turnout.
just read about trump's take on mail-in voting... i'm all for increasing voter participation in any way we can 
! it's crazy how some people still think mail-in ballots are less secure than regular voting methods... have you seen the stats on voter suppression and lack of access to voting in certain areas? 
it's like, what's the harm in making it easier for people to cast their ballots? 
anyway, i love that more Republicans are starting to see the benefits of mail-in voting... it's about time we focus on getting more people out to vote, not trying to suppress their voices 
i mean, the data just isn't there - mail-in voting has been shown to increase voter turnout and reduce wait times at polling stations. its not like republicans haven't seen the benefits for themselves, from jack ciattarelli's campaign in new jersey to california repubs pushing vote-by-mail 
who are recognizing the value of no-excuse mail-in voting. and lets be real, trump's warnings about mail-in voting are just going to make it more appealing to voters who might not have tried it before 
. we need to see some action from republicans on this ASAP, or else they risk missing out on a game-changing opportunity to increase voter turnout 
. i'm not surprised though, republicans have come around to realizing how important mail-in voting is. in all seriousness tho, if trumps base only shows up when hes on the ballot then maybe the party should just focus on making voting more accessible and convenient for everyone 
. it's crazy that some experts think his rhetoric could actually hurt their efforts lol what a contradiction!
. It's like he's trying to sabotage their efforts 
. But seriously, it makes sense that mail-in voting can increase voter turnout, especially among Republicans who might not always vote if they have to physically go to the polls 
If Trump is saying we shouldn't use mail-in ballots and only stick with paper ones, that's gonna confuse people who actually want to exercise their right to vote. But on the other hand, I get why some Republicans are trying to make a push for no-excuse mail-in voting - it seems like a way to get more people out to vote. Problem is, Trump's tweeting about this stuff could throw off any efforts they're making... and that's just gonna make me shake my head 
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! It's literally the most convenient way to cast our votes and get out there and exercise our right to vote. Trump might have some strong opinions about it, but from what I'm seeing, a lot of Republicans are already on board with this! We need more states like PA that are embracing no-excuse mail-in voting 
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