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Battleground States Brace for Election Integrity Showdown

1/5/2026

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In the lead-up to the 2026 midterms, battleground states Nevada, Arizona, and Michigan race for secretary of state, whose offices oversee elections.
Concerns have risen that election deniers winning nominations could threaten election integrity.
Cisco Aguilar, chair of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State, says Democrats must win these offices, citing a $40 million investment.
President Donald Trump's administration has pressured states to provide voter information, adding urgency.

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Story summary

In the lead-up to the 2026 midterms, battleground states Nevada, Arizona, and Michigan race for secretary of state, whose offices oversee elections.
Concerns have risen that election deniers winning nominations could threaten election integrity.
Cisco Aguilar, chair of the Democratic Association of Secretaries of State, says Democrats must win these offices, citing a $40 million investment.
President Donald Trump's administration has pressured states to provide voter information, adding urgency.