The United States midterm election season has commenced with North Carolina dispatching the first mail-in ballots, even as legal battles over voting regulations continue. President Donald Trump is seeking Supreme Court intervention to implement strict new rules on mail-in voting, which include requiring states to upload voter lists to a federal portal and using specific barcodes on ballot envelopes. A federal judge recently extended a block on these measures, warning they could disrupt the voting process. Additionally, a whistleblower has raised concerns that the Postal Service's new verification system is flawed and could lead to major ballot delays. These disputes occur as both parties vie for control of Congress, with Democrats currently favored to win the House of Representatives amid low approval ratings for the president.
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