What to know about election security 15 days out from midterms

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What to know about election security 15 days out from midterms. (2026, October 19). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-to-know-election-security-15-days-midterms/

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CBS News discusses concerns raised by election law expert David Becker regarding potential efforts by President Trump to interfere with upcoming midterms as early voting has begun. The article focuses on various scenarios where election security might be compromised, reflecting worries among experts about the integrity of the electoral process 15 days before the elections.

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As early voting for the 2026 midterm elections begins, concerns have emerged that President Trump might try to interfere with or undermine the results. CBS News featured an analysis by their election law expert and contributor, David Becker, who discussed potential tactics the president could employ to destabilize the electoral process. The worry stems from past behaviors where similar actions were taken to cast doubt on election outcomes.

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some experts are worried President Trump could attempt to undermine the outcome of the midterm elections

left attributes malicious intent to a political figure without evidence

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📰 Midterm Election Security Concerns

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CBS News election law expert and contributor David Becker joins to run through possible scenarios.

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🔮 With early voting underway, some experts are worried President Trump could attempt to undermine the outcome of the midterm elections.

2026-10-19 · CBS News

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With early voting underway, some experts are worried President Trump could attempt to undermine the outcome of the midterm elections. uncertain

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CBS News election law expert and contributor David Becker joins to run through possible scenarios. asserted

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What to know about election security 15 days out from midterms

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