Washington Sues To Block New USPS Ballot Rules Weeks Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Washington AG Nick Brown and Secretary of State Steve Hobbs are leading a 25-state lawsuit challenging a new USPS rule that could disrupt vote-by-mail systems before the 2026 midterms. The rule requires voter data submission and new envelope standards, potentially forcing Washington to replace millions of ballot envelopes and threatening timely ballot delivery statewide.