Trump Votes by Mail After Railing Against 'Mail-in Cheating'

The former president cast his ballot by mail in a Florida special election, despite his public criticism of mail-in voting.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 4:30pm

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Former President Donald Trump recently voted by mail in a Florida special election, despite his repeated public criticism of mail-in voting as 'mail-in cheating' and his push for Congress to pass legislation that would sharply restrict mail voting nationwide. Voter records in Palm Beach County, Florida show Trump cast his ballot by mail in the state House special election, where he has endorsed the Republican candidate.

Why it matters

Trump's use of mail-in voting despite his public rhetoric against it highlights the disconnect between his personal actions and his political messaging. As he continues to pressure Congress to pass legislation that would limit mail-in voting, Trump's own reliance on the method he has labeled as fraudulent raises questions about the sincerity of his claims.

The details

According to voter records, Trump cast his ballot by mail in the recent Florida state House special election, where he has endorsed the Republican candidate. This is not the first time Trump has voted by mail, as the records also indicate he did so at least once before in 2020 from his Mar-a-Lago address. Trump's assigned polling place is about a 15-minute drive from Mar-a-Lago.

  • Trump cast his ballot by mail in the Florida state House special election on Tuesday, March 23, 2026.
  • Trump has voted by mail at least once before, in 2020, from his Mar-a-Lago address.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who has repeatedly criticized mail-in voting as 'mail-in cheating' while also using the method himself.

Jon Maples

The Republican candidate in the Florida state House special election whom Trump has endorsed.

Emily Gregory

The Democratic candidate in the Florida state House special election.

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What they’re saying

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