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Markey Opposes Trump's Nationalization of Voting Procedures

2/9/2026

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Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) plans to introduce a resolution opposing U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to nationalize voting procedures in key states before the 2026 midterms.
Markey argues the Constitution assigns authority over federal elections to states and warns presidential control would be unconstitutional and impeachable.
Senate Republicans, including John Thune and Rand Paul, have rejected Trump’s proposal, stressing decentralized systems and states’ authority to manage elections.

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Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) plans to introduce a resolution opposing U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to nationalize voting procedures in key states before the 2026 midterms.
Markey argues the Constitution assigns authority over federal elections to states and warns presidential control would be unconstitutional and impeachable.
Senate Republicans, including John Thune and Rand Paul, have rejected Trump’s proposal, stressing decentralized systems and states’ authority to manage elections.