# Why are US election officials preparing for chaos before the midterms?

https://mins.news/en/item/61078

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-16 13:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/16/why-are-election-officials-in-the-us-preparing-for-chaos-before-midterms?traffic_source=rss

> Donald Trump has attacked Supreme Court justices after they rejected his effort to restrict mail-in voting, prompting concern that his administration could interfere in the midterm elections. State and local officials are hiring legal help, expanding anti-misinformation outreach and preparing for possible demands involving voting records, equipment, ballot seizures and fraud investigations. The White House says its measures are intended to prevent illegal voting and bolster confidence in elections.

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