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Concerns Rise Over Federal Role in 2026 Midterms

2/26/2026

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  • Heather Honey, a senior DHS official, reassures officials that ICE agents will not be at polling places during 2026 midterms.
  • Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes doubts the assurances due to Honey's ties to election denialism.
  • Officials raised concerns about the SAVE system used to vet voter rolls, noting inaccuracies.
  • Election officials criticized the federal government's outreach and questioned its role in election administration, citing overreach and unclear state sovereignty.