US EditionTrump administration pushes states for voter rolls, election data: Report
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – The Justice Department’s requests follow an executive order aimed at election oversight, with at least two states complying amid concerns over federal overreach ahead of 2026 midterms.
- The Trump administration is collecting voter data across the U.S., with at least nine states receiving requests for their voter rolls.
- Colorado and Florida have complied with requests, while other states are reviewing them.
- Some Republican election officials expressed alarm at the requests, fearing interference in the upcoming 2026 elections.
- Secretary of State Jena Griswold criticized the Trump administration's actions as 'the 2020 playbook on steroids,' designed to undermine voting.
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Consultant, claiming White House backing, called Colorado clerks to seek access to voting machines
That’s The headline on a Denver Post story today. Might be behind a pay wall, but the brief summary is as follows: A consultant claiming to work for the White House called several Republican county clerks in Colorado last week, seeking “third-party”...
Trump DOJ’s Broad Requests for Voter Data Is Unprecedented, Critics Warn
The Trump administration has reportedly embarked on what local election officials and rights groups say is an unprecedented effort to collect data on voters across the U.S. and physically examine election equipment in states across the country, heightening concerns that the president is planning a reprise of his lawless attempt to subvert the 2020 contest. The Washington Post reported… Source
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Consultant, claiming White House backing, called Colorado clerks to gain access to voting machines
Jeff Small, a consultant with ties to the Trump administration, called several Republican Colorado county clerks last week, seeking access to restricted voting machines amid claims of election fraud.
Election officials rage as Trump administration pushes for election security
President Donald Trump has consistently raised concerns over election integrity, and as the 2026 midterm elections loom, his team is taking action. His administration is reaching out to several states to shore up election security, and officials from both sides of the aisle are up in arms. The Washington Post reported that the Trump administration has begun a multifaceted campaign in several states to inspect voting equipment and gather voter da…
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