Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell responded on March 31 to an executive order from the Trump Administration that seeks to restrict mail-in voting and introduce new federal requirements for elections.
The issue is significant because it concerns how elections are run and whether federal actions could limit state authority or voter access. The response from the state’s top legal official highlights ongoing debates about election security, voter rights, and constitutional authority.
“Vote-by-mail is secure, early voting works, and Massachusetts election laws are clear,” said Attorney General Campbell. “The Trump Administration cannot interfere with the right to vote and may not override state election authority. We are reviewing this order and will take appropriate legal action to ensure that every eligible voter in Massachusetts can vote and have their vote counted.”
Campbell pointed out that Massachusetts law permits both mail-in ballots and early in-person voting, describing both as secure options currently operating as intended. She also noted there is no evidence of widespread fraud related to mail-in voting.
According to Campbell, the U.S. Constitution gives states primary control over how elections are conducted while both federal and state constitutions guarantee eligible voters the right to participate in elections. Any move by the federal government that attempts to override this authority or limit access raises what she called “serious constitutional concerns.”
Campbell concluded by stating her office is reviewing the executive order closely and will consider legal action if necessary to protect voters’ rights in Massachusetts.
