FACT FOCUS: The Trump administration is falsely claiming Jimmy Carter was against mail-in voting

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By MELISSA GOLDINMarch 12, 2026 at 04:23 AM

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The article addresses claims made by the Trump administration regarding Jimmy Carter's stance on mail-in voting. The Trump administration is asserting that Carter opposed mail-in ballots, citing a 20-year-old report. This claim is being made as the administration advocates for federal legislation imposing stricter voting requirements, such as proof-of-citizenship and photo ID, before the midterm elections. The article suggests this portrayal of Carter's views is a misrepresentation. The timing of these claims coincides with the push for new voting legislation.

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Emory University 40% Atlanta 40% United States 60% Karoline Leavitt ×260% White House ×370% Washington ×370% Trump administration ×280% Donald Trump ×390% Jimmy Carter ×390%

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mail-in voting 90% false claim 80% trump administration 70% jimmy carter 70% voting legislation 60% absentee ballots 60% photo id requirements 50% proof-of-citizenship 50% midterm elections 40%

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