Report details actions and demands of the US administration regarding electoral processes
“Trump Has Tried to Exert More Control Over Elections. Here Are the Key Findings From Our Reporting.”
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An investigation published by ProPublica details the various actions implemented by the administration of President Donald Trump to increase federal control over electoral processes in the United States ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The report highlights that the Department of Justice has sued 30 states and the District of Columbia to obtain unanonymized voter rolls, although federal courts have initially dismissed those lawsuits.
Likewise, the investigation documents the dismissal of career officials in electoral integrity agencies and the appointment of personnel with ties to conservative organizations focused on voting system reform.
On the other hand, measures promoted by the executive branch, such as Postal Service regulations on mail-in voting, faced temporary blocks by the Supreme Court.
- The Department of Justice sued 30 states and the District of Columbia over voter rolls.
- The Supreme Court temporarily blocked postal regulations on mail-in voting.
- Career officials in electoral agencies were replaced by political appointees.
- The Election Assistance Commission experienced changes in its leadership composition.
Corroborates: Trump Has Tried to Exert More Control Over Elections. Here Are the Key Findings From Our Reporting.