# ‘Atmosphere of fear’: Trump moves to curtail voting rights ahead of midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/123568

- France 24, 2026-10-31 09:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20261031-united-states-atmosphere-of-fear-trump-moves-to-curtail-voting-rights-ahead-of-the-midterms

> Americans vote on November 3 in midterm elections that could cost Republicans control of Congress and put President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda at risk. Although the Constitution leaves election administration to the states, Trump is seeking to exert influence before the vote.

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