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Friend,

We can’t afford to look away.

Donald Trump and his allies are already putting the pieces in place to
interfere with the 2026 midterms. This isn’t speculation – it’s a
documented strategy. From executive orders that push unconstitutional
voting restrictions, to allies openly discussing “emergency powers” to
seize control of elections, the threat is real and immediate.

The Brennan Center reports that Trump’s administration is pressuring
states to hand over voter rolls and use flawed databases that could
wrongly purge thousands of eligible voters. At the same time, Democracy
Docket has revealed that one of Trump’s closest confidantes, Cleta
Mitchell, is suggesting he may declare a national emergency to take
control of elections outright.

These are not empty threats. They’re calculated moves designed to
undermine confidence in our democracy, intimidate voters and election
officials, and tilt the system in Trump’s favor.

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Here’s what we’re up against:

* False claims from federal agencies. Trump’s March executive order
directs the Department of Justice and Homeland Security to pressure
states into purging voter rolls using a deeply flawed database.
Experts warn it could lead to mass disenfranchisement of eligible
voters, and those false claims could then be weaponized to contest
election results Trump doesn’t like.
* Misleading government reports. Trump has ordered DHS to issue reports
questioning the security of voting machines, even though nearly every
state uses paper-backed systems that are routinely tested and audited.
He’s even demanded the decertification of machines the U.S. Election
Assistance Commission has already certified – a step he has no legal
authority to take, but one that could still undermine public trust.
* Politicized prosecutions. Trump’s DOJ is pursuing investigations of
election officials and voter registration groups under a 150-year-old
civil rights law – a tactic borrowed directly from Project 2025. Even
the threat of prosecution can terrify local officials, shut down voter
registration drives, and discourage people from casting a ballot.
* Vote counting interference. Trump’s order directed the DOJ to block
states from counting mail ballots after Election Day – even though 30
states explicitly allow it, including for military and overseas
voters. He has hinted at seizing voting equipment and has a track
record of pressuring state officials not to certify results he doesn’t
like.

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And now, Trump allies are floating a new unconstitutional tactic: using
emergency powers to put elections under federal control. Imagine federal
agents or even the National Guard deployed to polling places in Democratic
strongholds – that’s the scenario they are publicly preparing us for.

Let’s be clear: none of these moves are guaranteed to succeed. State and
local officials administer elections. Courts have already struck down
parts of Trump’s unconstitutional orders. But his strategy doesn’t rely on
winning outright. It relies on sowing chaos, intimidating voters and
election workers, and casting enough doubt on results that his allies can
refuse to certify them.

That’s why our work is urgent. We must:

* Expose and challenge Trump’s attempts to misuse federal power.
* Support the state and local officials resisting illegal demands.
* Mobilize voters in overwhelming numbers so no scheme can overcome the
will of the people.

But none of this will happen without resources. Every organizing and
mobilization push, every public campaign takes funding – and Trump is
counting on us being too slow or too underfunded to fight back.

[ [link removed] ]Rush a donation now to help us fight for free and fair elections >>

Our democracy will only hold if people refuse to be silenced. We cannot
let intimidation or confusion keep voters at home. That means turning out
in force, joining civic groups, supporting voter registration, and even
stepping up as poll workers.

Trump’s regime may try to sow chaos and doubt, but the system itself is
resilient — and the president’s power to dictate elections is extremely
limited. What matters most is whether we all participate.

With your support, we can expose the lies, defend election officials, and
protect every ballot cast. If Americans vote in overwhelming numbers,
Trump’s attempts to sabotage the 2026 midterms will fail.

Thank you for standing on the side of democracy.

— People For the American Way

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Sources:

[1] [ [link removed] ]"What to Expect Next in the Trump Administration’s Strategy to
Meddle with the Vote" The Brennan Center, 8/27/25

[2] [ [link removed] ]"Cleta Mitchell Thinks Trump Will Use Emergency Powers to Take
Control of Elections" Democracy Docket, 9/3/25


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