Election security experts are raising concerns that supporters of a major political figure could exploit the critical period after vote counting to challenge or distort election results, despite earlier efforts to tighten oversight. The post-election phase—when ballots are tallied and verified—is now viewed as a high-risk window for potential interference, according to former federal officials. With midterm elections approaching and congressional control at stake, the vulnerability of this transitional period has become a growing point of focus. Authorities are reportedly still assessing how to prevent disruptions amid lingering challenges in enforcing voting regulations.
Fears grow that loyalists in key states could use critical period when votes are counted to amplify false claimsElection experts have warned Donald Trump’s administration could use the crucial hours and days after November’s midterm elections to disrupt the results after struggling to enforce a crackdown on voting.With less than six weeks remaining until polls close, and control of US Congress in the balance, the post-election “counting window” is seen as as a particularly vulnerable moment by former US federal government officials. Continue reading...
