NPR is reporting that voter uncertainty is a significant concern ahead of the midterm elections, particularly regarding President Donald J Trump's executive order on mail voting. It said the order has been repeatedly blocked and unblocked, creating confusion for local election officials who struggle to provide accurate information and reassure voters. Legal experts generally do not expect the order to impact voters this midterm cycle, but a poll commissioned by the Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions found 62% of respondents worried legal or political disputes could affect their ballot.
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