Trump Says Republicans 'Should Take over the Voting' and 'Nationalise' US Elections

Why Trump and his Republicans can't take over US elections

Repeating his view that elections in the US are compromised, Donald Trump has called for the federal government to run voting. But the US Constitution stands in his way.

Trump might have lost the political plot — but here’s how he can still win the midterms

Donald Trump did not win the 2024 election because America suddenly became meaningfully more Republican.

California leaders decry Trump call to 'nationalize' election, say they're ready to resist

California officials say they are ready to resist should the federal government attempt to assert control over the state's voting system, as President Trump has suggested it should.

Legal fight escalates over Georgia voting records as Trump says he wants to 'take over' elections

Officials in Georgia's Fulton County said Wednesday they have asked a federal court to order the FBI to return ballots and other documents from the 2020 election that it seized last week.

Galvin to seek a record ninth term as secretary of state

Secretary of State William Galvin will seek a record ninth term in office this fall, a decision he said was largely motivated by concerns over President Trump’s handling of elections and the census.

ANALYSIS | Why concerns are growing the Trump administration could meddle in crucial U.S. elections

Concern is mounting among political observers and critics of U.S. President Donald Trump that his administration is laying the groundwork to meddle in crucial midterm elections that could determine which party controls Congress.