RNC Expands Election-Integrity Ops Across 17 States Ahead of 2026 Midterms

The Republican National Committee says it has deployed poll watchers and election observers to at least 17 states in a nationwide 'election integrity' operation ahead of the 2026 midterms, targeting competitive races and expanding a strategy linked to former President Trump's messaging. Critics warn the effort could intimidate election officials and suppress voting access, as Republicans pursue litigation and organizing around voter rolls and election outcomes in a broader push to influence results.