Democrats and activist groups plan to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm elections
The initiative aims to place trained volunteers at 25% of polling sites and track intimidation, misinformation and possible federal intervention.
- On Monday, the Association of State Democratic Parties launched the 'New Battlefield Project,' an initiative to train 10,000 volunteers to monitor polling places during November's midterm elections.
- Fears that armed federal officers might appear at polling sites prompted organizers to launch the program, amid concerns regarding potential interference from President Donald Trump's administration.
- Volunteers will wear blue vests at roughly 25% of the nation's 95,000 polling locations, while the project simultaneously promotes 'bank your vote' early-voting campaign and a 'democracy defense network' to track disinformation.
- The Republican National Committee stated it recruited a record number of poll watchers, with spokeswoman Ally Triolo emphasizing the party's mission to 'secure every legal vote' and ensure election trust.
- With the upcoming midterms determining control of both houses of Congress, activists and civil rights groups are preparing for various scenarios, including potential legal challenges and mass protests.
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Democrats and activist groups plan to push back if Trump tries to inte
Democratic state parties announced Monday that they are launching an operation for the midterm elections they’re calling the “New Battlefield Project,” intended to recruit 10,000 volunteers to guard polling places in case armed federal officers show up.
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Democrats and activist groups plan to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm elections
Democratic state parties announced Monday that they are launching an operation for the midterm elections they're calling the "New Battlefield Project,” intended to recruit 10,000 volunteers to guard polling places in case armed federal officers show up.
Democrats to Train Tens of Thousands to Monitor Polls
“The Democrats intend to train tens of thousands of volunteers to monitor the polls and counter possible voter intimidation under a new plan to protect November’s U.S. midterm elections from anticipated interference from Donald Trump and his allies,” The Guardian reports. “The nationwide initiative, dubbed the New Battlefield Project, will help state Democratic committees build […]
Democrats Train Thousands to Counter Voter Intimidation and Election Disinformation
Washington, D.C. — Democrats are launching a nationwide election-protection program aimed at training tens of thousands of volunteers to monitor polling places, encourage early voting and respond to misinformation ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The initiative, called the New Battlefield Project, is being organized through the Association of State Democratic Committees. Organizers say they want trained volunteers present at roughly 25% of…
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