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Election Officials Alarmed by New Election Integrity Deputy

10/22/2025

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Election officials from nearly all states expressed concern after a call with Heather Honey, the new deputy assistant secretary for election integrity.
Honey led the right-wing election activist movement and echoed its rhetoric, raising alarms about the federal government's commitment to election protection.
The statements reflect ongoing efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies to challenge the 2020 election's legitimacy and disrupt future electoral processes.

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Election officials from nearly all states expressed concern after a call with Heather Honey, the new deputy assistant secretary for election integrity.
Honey led the right-wing election activist movement and echoed its rhetoric, raising alarms about the federal government's commitment to election protection.
The statements reflect ongoing efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies to challenge the 2020 election's legitimacy and disrupt future electoral processes.