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Anticipating Election Misinformation in the 2026 Midterms

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By Derek Tisler, Tim Harper Verified, Jessica Brouard
| Brennan Center
Recurring Election Misinformation Themes False and misleading claims about elections tend to focus on the same core themes year after year, making it possible to anticipate the rumors that will spread. And while the federal government promoting election misinformation presents a new challenge, officials’ statements and actions over the past two years foreshadow some of the most likely claims from that source as well.
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States, Not the President, Run Elections in America

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By Jessica Brouard, Derek Tisler
| Brennan Center
The president has no constitutional authority over federal election administration. Rather, state and local officials are charged with administering elections, serving voters, and counting ballots to determine who the people chose to represent them. Still, the Trump administration has unlawfully sought to assert control over certain aspects of election administration.
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Jessica Brouard

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By Jessica Brouard, Derek Tisler
| Brennan Center
Jess Brouard is the special assistant to the Brennan Center’s Election and Government Program, where she supports the team through research and administrative work. Before joining the Brennan Center, she served as a senior presidential writer in the Biden–Harris administration, drafting official letters and proclamations for President Biden. She also worked for the City of Los Angeles, contributing research and writing to initiatives aimed at addressing the city’s housing crisis.
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