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September 9, 2026
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As the former chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, I have traveled across the country to observe election administration and speak with the public servants who run elections. Although each state has its own laws and procedures, some principles are consistent nationwide: Election officials are professionals, they follow state and federal law, and transparency is built into the process. These safeguards should give Americans confidence in elections.
Unfortunately, some foreign and domestic actors seek to spread doubt and confusion about the democratic process and discourage people from voting. These tactics also establish a pretext to claim results are untrustworthy. Such efforts are favored by antidemocratic actors because it makes the electoral process appear less desirable and eases the pathway to grab power. There is, however, a great way for voters to push back on such efforts: be engaged and undeterred. If the goal is to discourage Americans from participating, that backfires when large numbers show up to exercise their right to vote.
Fortunately, all Americans can take basic steps to help ensure their vote counts, the process works well for voters and election workers, and our democracy better reflects the country as a whole.
Here are five steps Americans should take to be ready for the upcoming midterms and every election.
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September 2, 2026
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to start expanding its effort to investigate alleged voter fraud this week, CNN has reported, citing federal guidance it reviewed.
Starting Tuesday, an investigative unit within the department, Homeland Security Investigations, will begin a “coordinated criminal voter fraud surge initiative to pursue investigative leads, conduct field interviews, and support timely prosecutorial review,” the guidance said, according to CNN.
The investigative work would take place from early September to mid-October in states including Washington, Wisconsin, Missouri, Georgia, California, Pennsylvania, Nevada, New York and Connecticut, CNN said.
The effort kicks off as Republicans are locked in a tight battle to retain control of Congress in midterm elections to be held in November.
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State Voices Florida is a statewide civic engagement organization committed to bringing together progressive 501(C)(3) organizations to work together in building power around civic issues. If the progressive movement works together and speaks with one voice, great things will happen.
We believe everyone should have the right to vote, and voting should be simple and easy. We also support reproductive rights, environmental justice, criminal justice reform, economic justice and affordable housing for everyone.
Along with our partner organizations, we use data and technology, people-powered campaigns, and coalitions to collectively build a multiracial democracy that allows every Floridian to thrive and live in their full dignity. We are a member of the State Voices Affiliated Network, a network of state-based coalitions, advocates, and organizers fighting for a healthy, multiracial democracy.
We have over 100 partner organizations. They range from large national organizations with hundreds of employees to small nonprofits based out of a single county or even a single neighborhood. We provide support and tools to nonprofit partners regardless of size, to improve infrastructure while increasing capacity for all of our partners.
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