How Trump could interfere in US midterm elections
Summary
State officials are bracing for possible Trump administration interference in next week’s US midterm elections, including lawsuits over voter rolls, federal monitors at polling sites and attempts to challenge ballot counts. Courts and state officials have so far resisted many of the administration’s efforts.
Key Points
- State election officials fear federal intervention could disrupt voting, challenge counts or block unfavorable results in the midterms.
- The Justice Department has sued multiple states over voter registration lists and demanded ballots be set aside for suspected non-citizens.
- Federal monitors are set to deploy nationwide, while critics warn ICE activity or troops near polling places could intimidate voters.
- Trump could also pressure officials after election day to delay certification or dispute results, though courts have repeatedly upheld state authority over elections.
