Democrats are preparing for Trump to try disrupting voting on Election Day

Democratic leaders on the congressional intelligence committees say they are readying for the possibility that President Donald Trump will try to stop voting on Election Day, scare voters away from polling places, or seize ballots and machines. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia and Representative Jim Himes of Connecticut told MS NOW they know of no specific plan but must prepare for worst cases, citing Trump's continued false fraud claims and threats to take over vote counting.

Warner's chief fear is that an unverified or invented intelligence claim, such as Chinese hacking of voting machines, could justify halting votes in Democratic areas or sending troops. He said more than 75 voting rights groups have motions ready to file, and judges can extend voting hours or order new elections. Himes expects a repeat of 2020 tactics and warned that Trump might lean on House Speaker Mike Johnson to challenge results. Representative Jason Crow of Colorado said Democrats are examining every contingency.

White House spokesperson Lauren Bis said Trump has done more than any predecessor to secure fair elections and pointed to voter ID and citizenship verification. Trump recently said he would accept the midterm results, but added he does not want cheating.

Summarized by PolitiKool from MS NOW’s reporting. Read the full story at MS NOW →