Fact Check: Is the U.S. Only Country Allowing Mail-In Ballots?

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Claimant: President Donald Trump (R)

Claim: The United States is the only country in the world that allows mail-in ballots.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: Numerous countries permit some form of postal voting. More than 30 nations allow in-country mail-in ballots, and several — including Canada, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom — allow all voters to choose postal voting.

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Date: 02/26/2026

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Last Updated on February 26, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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