The Guardian
Democratic state attorneys general expand preparations against possible federal midterm interference
Twenty-four Democratic state attorneys general have intensified coordination with about a dozen Democratic secretaries of state and several civic groups ahead of November’s midterms. Preparations include weekly Zoom meetings and in-person tabletop exercises to plan responses to possible federal interference. The effort comes as Donald Trump repeats false allegations of widespread voting fraud and makes veiled threats to interfere.
What to know
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Since early this year, 24 Democratic state attorneys general have broadened coordination with Democratic secretaries of state and civic groups.
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Weekly Zoom meetings and in-person tabletop exercises are being used to develop responses to possible federal election intervention.
Why it matters
The coordination concerns state officials’ preparedness to respond to possible federal intervention in November’s midterm elections.
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