Trump, Who Calls Mail-in Voting 'Cheating,' Just Voted by Mail

The former president used the method he has railed against in a Florida special election.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 4:12am

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Despite his repeated claims that mail-in voting is rife with fraud, former President Donald Trump voted by mail in a recent Florida special election, according to voter records from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections website.

Why it matters

Trump's use of mail-in voting contradicts his public stance and rhetoric against the practice, which he has called 'mail-in cheating.' This raises questions about the validity of his claims of widespread voter fraud through mail-in ballots.

The details

Records show Trump has been registered to vote by mail in Palm Beach County, Florida, since 2019 and has used the method at least once before, in 2020. His voter status for the recent special election was listed as 'by mail ballot' and his ballot was counted.

  • Trump voted by mail in the Florida special election that took place on March 24, 2026.
  • Trump has been registered to vote by mail in Palm Beach County since 2019.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who has repeatedly made baseless claims about widespread voter fraud through mail-in voting.

Emily Gregory

The Democratic candidate in the Florida special election.

Jon Maples

The Republican candidate in the Florida special election, whom Trump endorsed.

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What they’re saying

“Mail-in voting means mail-in cheating. I call it mail-in cheating, and we got to do something about it all.”

— Donald Trump

What’s next

The Supreme Court is expected to rule on a case related to Mississippi's mail-in ballot law by late June or early July 2026, which could have significant implications for mail-in voting nationwide ahead of the November congressional elections.

The takeaway

Trump's use of mail-in voting despite his public rhetoric against the practice highlights the disconnect between his words and actions, raising further questions about the validity of his claims of widespread voter fraud through this method.