# US midterms begin as North Carolina starts distributing mail ballots

https://mins.news/en/item/45954

- France 24, 2026-09-04 15:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260904-us-midterms-begin-with-chaos-over-mail-voting-crackdown

> North Carolina became the first state authorised to send out ballots on Friday, formally opening the 2026 US midterm elections. The move comes as President Donald Trump’s administration pushes for sweeping restrictions on mail voting.

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