Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms?

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: United States

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Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms?

US President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court's decision to reject his attempts to restrict mail-in voting, raising fears of interference in the November elections. Despite the ruling, election officials are concerned that Trump may use federal powers to influence the electoral process. Investigations reveal that many election officials are adopting new strategies to prepare for political interference, misinformation, and cyberattacks.

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