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Amidst Signs of Meddling in the Midterms, State & Local Election Officials Plan for Election Interference Scenarios – Including by the Administration

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Well before President Trump’s July 16th expected rehash of 2020 election conspiracies, pro-democracy groups and election officials were already planning for possible midterm meddling, mail delivery delays, threats and intimidation.

Midterm Madness Week: ICE at Polling Places? The Administration Sends Mixed Messages; Some States are Advancing Laws to Limit or Prohibit It.

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

In our Midterm Madness series, we’ve reported on federal rules prohibiting deployment of the U.S. military at the polls. Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon also suggested ICE agents should be used to prevent widespread noncitizen voting, a debunked conspiracy theory. What rules apply to ICE at the polls?

Conspiracy-Driven Change of Polling Place Rules and a Website Crash Causes Anger, Confusion and Disenfranchisement in Some Texas Counties

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

The March 3rd Texas state primary was marred by anger, confusion and disenfranchisement, as voters simply tried to vote. Changes to party primary rules, an election department website crash, and conflicting court rulings meant many voters gave up or were turned away.

Tarrant County, TX, Already Embroiled in VRA Racial Gerrymandering Litigation, Cuts Election Day and Early Voting Precincts

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

We recently told you about Tarrant County, Texas, which in June voted to approve blatantly racially gerrymandered county commissioner districts, and was immediately sued under the Voting Rights Act. Now county commissioners have voted to reduce election day and early voting locations in the county.

A Glimmer of Hope in Mississippi: State Senate Advances Early Voting Bill; House Moves Forward Signature Mismatch Curing & Other Bills

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Mississippi has one of the country’s worst records for protecting voting rights and advancing democracy reforms. So when pro-voter bills emerge from the state house and senate like in-person early voting and the ability to cure a mismatched absentee signature, democracy advocates take notice.

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Amidst Signs of Meddling in the Midterms, State & Local Election Officials Plan for Election Interference Scenarios – Including by the Administration

Midterm Madness Week: ICE at Polling Places? The Administration Sends Mixed Messages; Some States are Advancing Laws to Limit or Prohibit It.

Conspiracy-Driven Change of Polling Place Rules and a Website Crash Causes Anger, Confusion and Disenfranchisement in Some Texas Counties

Tarrant County, TX, Already Embroiled in VRA Racial Gerrymandering Litigation, Cuts Election Day and Early Voting Precincts

A Glimmer of Hope in Mississippi: State Senate Advances Early Voting Bill; House Moves Forward Signature Mismatch Curing & Other Bills