Election officials plan for potential midterm disruptions
By The BriefBrief
State and local election officials are preparing Election Day responses to potential ICE raids, misconduct by federal election monitors and attempts to seize ballots or voting machines. Officials across the country are also working to address growing distrust ahead of the midterms.
WHO:State and local election officials
WHAT:State and local election officials are preparing for potential disruptions to midterm voting.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 12:51 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Officials are preparing for potential ICE raids, misconduct by federal election monitors and attempts to seize votes or machines, amid growing distrust ahead of the midterms.
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