Politics
Election officials plan for disruptions as Trump declines to rule out emergency measures
State and local election officials are preparing for scenarios ranging from federal agents near polling places to ballot seizures, although experts say the decentralized election system and court oversight make large-scale interference difficult. The concerns come as President Donald Trump has declined to rule out extraordinary steps and trust in elections remains low.
Election officials across the country are planning for potential disruptions to the Nov. 3 midterm elections, including the possibility of federal agents near polling places or law enforcement seeking access to ballots. The preparations reflect uncertainty about what the Trump administration might do, not evidence that any such actions are planned.