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US midterms start with North Carolina distributing mail-voting ballots

North Carolina on Friday became the first state authorised to begin sending out ballots, formally launching the 2026 US midterms as President Donald Trump’s administration fights to impose sweeping restrictions on the practice.

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US midterms start with North Carolina distributing mail-voting ballots
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