Election experts share concerns about the midterms

October 21, 2026·45 min·6-min readinterviewpolitics

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Election experts Richard Hasen and Al Schmidt warn that while President Trump's efforts to interfere with the 2026 midterms—such as purging voter rolls, seizing ballots, or deploying federal agents—have largely been blocked by courts, the rhetoric and legal threats are eroding public trus

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Richard Hasen

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Richard HasenAl SchmidtDave DaviesDonald TrumpElon Musk

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A Real Right to Voteby Richard HasenUnbent Arcby Richard Hasen

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Department of Homeland SecurityUnited States Postal Service

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Citizens United

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Criminal JusticeDemocracyElectionsPolitical NewsUs Politics

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