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He Is Trying to Project Power That He Does Not Have: Professor Dismisses Donald Trump Election Threat
What happened
Constitutional law professor Justin Levitt argues that Donald Trump cannot unilaterally control the 2026 US midterm elections because he does not have operational authority over the decentralised election system. Voting rights lawyer Marc Elias warns that legal and administrative battles could make some aspects of the 2026 elections less free and fair than in previous cycles. Elias points to disputes over voter data, election administration, and congressional redistricting as examples of potenti
Why it matters
The disagreement highlights the potential for presidential influence on election administration and the impact on public confidence in the electoral process. The dispute centres on the extent to which Trump's political influence can translate into direct control over how Americans vote, how ballots are counted, and which results Congress accepts. The outcome may affect the perception of election security and the legitimacy of the electoral process.
Key facts
- The US midterm elections are highly decentralised, with administration carried out by state and local authorities under state and federal law.
- Congress has constitutional authority to regulate federal elections.
- The presidential power to set election rules is limited by the Constitution and federal law.
- Legal and administrative battles can create confusion, delay, and public suspicion.
- State and local election officials remain central to the mechanics of casting and counting votes.
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