Election-security experts are warning that claims of foreign interference could become a flashpoint after the 2026 US midterm elections, potentially creating pressure to challenge ballot counts or gain access to election equipment.
Caitlin Durkovich, a former deputy homeland security adviser for resilience and response on the National Security Council, said the Trump administration could invoke alleged foreign interference during the period between polls closing and results being certified. She suggested officials might seek to seize voting equipment or ballots even without clear legal authority.
