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Trump's Election Interference Threatens Officials' Safety
Election law expert Rick Hasen discusses how President Trump’s attacks on voting system integrity might affect upcoming midterms. Chief election official Al Schmidt in Pennsylvania shares his concerns and preparations.
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NPR
Al Schmidt is the chief election official in the state of Pennsylvania. President Trump's insults put him in danger during the 2020 ballot count. Now Schmidt talks about preparing for the midterms.
2026-10-21 16:01 UTC
NPR
Election law expert Rick Hasen explains Trump's interference in the midterms, including threatening local officials with criminal prosecution unless they strike alleged noncitizens from voter rolls.
2026-10-21 16:01 UTC