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“Chaos” in the Air: Five Ways Voting Could Be Disrupted on Election Day

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Briefings

Recent election administration efforts by the Trump administration have intensified federal pressure on voters, including targeting noncitizens and restricting mail-in voting. Evidence shows federal agents have been deployed to polling locations in Florida and Wyoming, causing anxiety among state officials who fear interference. While some federal agencies claim they are not targeting polling locations, state workers report feeling uneasy about inspections and training requirements. Experts warn this pressure could erode voter trust and cause confusion, though specific impacts on election outcomes remain uncertain.

Key points

• Federal agents have been deployed to polling locations in Florida and Wyoming, causing state officials to report anxiety and fear of interference.
• The Trump administration has attempted to restrict mail-in voting and force states to turn over unredacted voter rolls, though courts have largely thwarted these plans.

Context

This briefing covers the Trump administration's efforts to assert federal control over elections, including targeting noncitizen voters and restricting mail-in voting. ProPublica monitors these issues alongside other election integrity concerns. The findings are based on reports from election workers and state officials, with no additional background provided beyond the source material.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to reports from election workers and state officials; specific impacts on election outcomes remain uncertain. Some federal agencies claim they are not targeting polling locations, but state workers report feeling uneasy about inspections and training requirements. The source material does not provide definitive confirmation of federal interference or specific numbers of affected voters.

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