Efforts by prominent democracy advocacy groups are intensifying as concerns grow over potential interference in the midterm election process, with fears that the administration may seek to influence results in favor of Republicans. The push follows repeated warnings from the president and senior officials about their intentions to challenge the election’s legitimacy if it does not align with their party’s interests. Legal and civic organizations are mobilizing to safeguard the vote-counting process, framing their campaign as a critical defense against unprecedented political pressure. The escalating tensions raise questions about whether election security measures will be sufficient to prevent disruption.
Outside good-government groups are scrambling this month to secure the midterm results, bracing for the possibility that the Trump administration will interfere in the process to keep Republicans in power. The campaign, which features a who’s who of pro-democracy advocates, comes in direct response to vows by President Trump and top Cabinet officials that the...
