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Deceive. Disrupt. Deny. The Trump administration is now wielding the full power of the federal government against our own elections using a 3-part strategy. But we still have the power. 👉 Spot the strategy and take action to protect our right vote: protectdemocracy.org/actions
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Trump's political theater—dramatic arrests, helicopters, armed agents, propaganda—are desperate attempts to convince the public that his false allegations of widespread voter fraud are true. But voters are staying clear-eyed heading into the midterms. ifyoucankeepit.org/p/trump-i…
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Is my ballot secure? Can federal agents seize ballots or voting machines? Can anyone stop the vote count? You have questions, we have answers. Check out our Election FAQs page here: protdem.org/midtermFAQs
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Why is DOJ targeting local election officials in California a week before Election Day? @AnnaLovesVoting has what you need to know ⬇️ Bottom line: this is yet another attempt by the Trump admin to fabricate pretexts for post-election challenges, and voters aren't buying it.
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Deceive. Disrupt. Deny. The Trump administration is wielding the full power of the federal government against our own elections but Americans are pushing back. 👉 Here's how to spot the strategy and take action to protect our right vote: protectdemocracy.org/actions
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What should we expect this election season? Local officials run our elections, nearly all votes have a paper trail, and an accurate count takes time. Explore our guide to the days before, on, and after Election Day: protectdemocracy.org/work/wh…
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Why is DOJ targeting local election officials in California a week before Election Day? @AnnaLovesVoting has what you need to know ⬇️ Bottom line: this is yet another attempt by the Trump admin to fabricate pretexts for post-election challenges, and voters aren't buying it.
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A majority of voters — Ds and Rs — have confidence in the accuracy our elections, according to a new poll by If you can keep it and @YouGov. The takeaway? Trump’s election meddling tactics are falling flat with voters. Dive into the striking results ⬇️ ifyoucankeepit.org/p/new-pol…
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VICTORY: A federal appeals court recently ruled POTUS unlawfully deployed troops to L.A. last year. We filed an amicus brief in the case on behalf of former service secretaries, retired four-star military leaders warning of nat sec risks. More here: protectdemocracy.org/work/am…
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What we're reading: Robert E. Rubin outlines the economic impact of the White House's efforts to manipulate midterm election results. Plus, what our society can do to protect our people and economy. Gift link: nytimes.com/2026/10/21/opini…
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🗓️ Oct 29 @ 12pm PT When will we know CA's midterm results and why does it take time? Join the @CalVoterFdn for a briefing with our own Ben Gips and local election officials on the state's counting process and how voters can help speed it up. Register: calvoter.org/content/pre-ele…
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“They don't have a response to that.” WATCH: @AnnaLovesVoting discusses our most powerful tool against authoritarian movements and how we can all make sure our voices are heard (and counted) with @braderstorf here: ifyoucankeepit.org/p/how-all…
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Zombie lawsuits? Our team unpacks the new frontier of election subversion litigation and how we can all push back on this tactic: 🧟 Help spread the word, share our zombie lawsuit explainer 🔗 protdem.org/4zaT0F6 🧟 If/when there’s an attempt to raise the dead, speak out
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VICTORY: After trying to avoid answering Qs under oath about why they banned books from school libraries—while demanding that children impacted in our suit be deposed—Escambia county school board members must sit for depositions. More in @CourthouseNews: courthousenews.com/florida-s…
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We’re 10 days out from Election Day. Are you ready to cast your ballot? Here's what you can do today: ✅ Check your registration ✅ Voting by mail? Return your ballot early. ✅ Voting in person? Make a plan Prepare and protect your right: protectdemocracy.org/actions
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A federal appeals court ruled the Nat Guard L.A. deployment last year was unlawful — reinforcing a fundamental principle: domestic military use is limited to extraordinary circumstances, & courts play a critical role in scrutinizing, enforcing the limits. thehill.com/regulation/court…
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Why file a lawsuit that will be dead on arrival? Read how a destined-to-fail lawsuit filed *before* the election by the Trump administration can rise from the dead to challenge or poison midterm election results the administration doesn’t like: ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-zom…
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🚨 Status Update: Rapidly Escalating In the latest Authoritarian Action Watch update, we dive into the DOJ’s election interference efforts in California, the latest signal that the Attorney General is indulging the president’s whims: ⬇️ protdem.org/institutions
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Voting starts long before you walk into the polls. Make sure you're prepared by checking your state’s ID requirements today. Find out how with our guide here: protdem.org/4sherlb
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If you're planning on voting in person, take this action today: ✅ Double check your state ID requirements ID issues are one of the most common reasons eligible voters run into problems at the polls. Get prepared here: protdem.org/4sherlb
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Scrambling to figure out your rights at the polling place is the last thing you need when casting your ballot. Watch and share these 3 essential legal rights every in-person voter should know before heading to the polls ⬇️
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