Why Trump's push for state voter rolls matters

State officials sound 'red-alarm fire' over 'sad and tragic' Trump scheme

President Donald Trump has already endeavored to hack the 2026 midterm elections with an effort to redraw congressional lines to guarantee Republican wins. Then Attorney General Pam Bondi began demanding voter rolls from blue states to cut voters out, using the claim that federal systems say they're not citizens. However, Democratic attorneys general have a plan. Last week, the former Maricopa County recorder called out the system the feds use t…

Why Trump's push for state voter rolls matters

The Trump administration’s effort to obtain state voter registration data is shaping up to be one of the most significant election law battles ahead of the midterm elections, as federal officials and state governments clash over access to records used to maintain voter rolls. Since May, leadership within the Justice Department has demanded full, unredacted voter rolls from at least 44 states and the District of Columbia, including records that c…