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News in English (USA) / 19.05.2026 / 07:00

Maryland Faces Mail-In Ballot Controversy Amid Calls for Investigation

A significant mail-in ballot error in Maryland has prompted former President Donald Trump to urge the Justice Department to investigate the situation. Trump claims that the state sent out 500,000 illegal ballots and criticized Governor Wes Moore for the mishap. In response, the Maryland Board of Elections has stated that they are working to address the issue, which resulted in many voters receiving the wrong party ballots. The state is in the process of resending thousands of ballots after a vendor error was identified. This incident has sparked calls from GOP members for a federal review of voter rolls in Maryland, heightening tensions around mail-in voting practices.
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