Issues / Election Security / Event · Oct 1 – Oct 7, 2026
2026 Midterm Election Interference Concerns
Seven Democratic members of Congress are raising concerns about potential interference in the 2026 midterm elections. Members have demanded answers from federal agencies including USPIS, DHS, and the State Election Board regarding ballot security, voting machines, and election administration. Additionally, two Democrats pressed social media companies on combating election disinformation.
AI summary of the releases below · Oct 8, 2026
Also under Voting Access
How the conversation moved
Democrat Republican · one dot = one action| Action type | Thu14 | Fri2 | Sat3 | Sun4 | Mon51 | Tue6 | Wed72 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 5 | |||||||
| HearingsHeld, testified or questioned | 1 | |||||||
| Other | 1 |
Where they stand
No member argued against another in this windowWhat each party did · Democrats 7 · Republicans 0
- 5Sent letters0
- 1Hearings0
- 1Other0
By state
Every action
7 actions · 7 releases- Oct 7, 2026
- Letter
Demanded answers from USPIS on armed guards deployed at Colorado ballot drop-off facilities.
- Letter
Pushed back on Georgia State Election Board's letter to DOJ regarding voting machines before midterm elections.
- Letter
- Oct 5, 2026
- Letter
Demanded DHS halt efforts to interfere with 2026 midterm elections and release FEMA funding.
- Letter
- Oct 1, 2026
- Hearing
- Statement
Pressed social media CEOs on combating election disinformation ahead of 2026 midterms.
- Letter
Demanded DHS halt efforts to assert federal control over 2026 midterm elections and undermine election integrity.
- Letter
Pressed social media CEOs on plans to combat election disinformation ahead of 2026 midterms.
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