David Becker

Election officials prepare for every possible threat — including federal interference. “But election officials feel more comfortable to know they’ve thought about this, and discussed it,” said @beckerdavidj.bsky.social Read more: https://loom.ly/uXi-xJg

CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social says the unprecedented #DOJ #lawsuit in #Alaska is a sign of desperation. But the Constitution and state laws are clear: the president cannot unilaterally decide how or when to certify an #election.

“I’m actually not terribly concerned about being prosecuted,” Lt Gov Deidre Henderson told me. “It gives me a little bit of hope when they start escalating like this. Because they’re getting a little desperate. Their attempts aren’t working.” www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined Paige Alexander of the @cartercenter.bsky.social and Gabriel Sterling of Secure Democracy in writing a newly published op-ed in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. https://loom.ly/qoCwmv4

NEW PODCAST: The 2026 Elections - Where We Stand. A preview of @beckerdavidj.bsky.social, Executive Director @electioninnov.bsky.social & Faculty Director and Professor @rickpildes.bsky.social @nyulaw.bsky.social discussing issues affecting the 2026 Elections Full podcast here: bit.ly/47FqlMg

Weird pic aside, I really enjoyed this conversation with the great @rickpildes.bsky.social. We covered a lot of ground, but ultimately, though the feds are trying harder than ever to interfere with the election, I am encouraged and optimistic that all their efforts are failing, and will continue to.

With all the other news about frivolous DOJ litigation, today the DOJ lost its 27th case (out of 27) seeking to seize sensitive voter data, this time in Utah, before another Trump-appointed judge (the ninth overall). storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Noncitizen voting is extremely rare, and existing safeguards ensure only eligible citizens cast ballots. We partnered with the @nytimes.com to visualize the rarity of these cases. See for yourself on our tracker: https://loom.ly/uBEQCkw

And voters are showing their confidence by voting and voting early! We are seeing very high, even record early voting numbers across the nation.

Every federal effort to disrupt our #elections, from legal threats to countless lawsuits, has failed. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social isn't worried about the election — and you shouldn't be either. The #midterms will be safe and secure.

Listen to @justinlevitt.bsky.social! They have no tools, and no power. So they’ll keep turning up the volume. But any effort to subvert the election will fail. ~20M ballots are already cast with still 12 days to go! 

The winners in the #midterms will be seated, @beckerdavidj.bsky.social explained to @sfchronicle.com. “I am absolutely confident that whoever wins these races will take office," he said. Read more: https://loom.ly/aw0nyyE

Sometimes the greatest #heroes aren't just the ones you see, but those who work behind the scenes. On #ElectionHeroDay, we thank our #democracydefenders who steadfastly ensure the continued success of the great American experiment.

Great piece from @maryellenklas.bsky.social, with good advice: "The internet is an inviting host for allowing the mischief to continue in the weeks ahead. Let’s keep our wits about us. Thank the hard-working elections officials who keep the system sound, and don’t be duped."

As the federal government has withdrawn resources from #CISA, state and local officials have gone to great lengths to protect #election cybersecurity. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to ProPublica about the impact of the CISA cuts: https://loom.ly/vJxAxr8

Despite conspiracy theories about voting, the #midterms will be safe and secure. @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to @nytimes.com about the "tired" effort to undermine faith in elections. Read more: https://loom.ly/8GPC7n4

Are you #voting by mail in the #midterms? If you haven't returned your ballot yet, do so now to ensure it arrives to election officials on or before #ElectionDay. Deadlines vary by state, but returning your ballot early ensures that it arrives on time and your voice is heard.

CEIR tracks claims of noncitizen registration or #voting, and the @nytimes.com just published our data in a helpful visual that shows how these claims fall apart. See for yourself just how rare noncitizen registration or voting really are: https://loom.ly/DumXQEA

The #DOJ sued #California after demanding a review of #voterlists for potential noncitizens. @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined NPR to discuss the DOJ's poor timing in filing the lawsuit just before Election Day. Listen here: https://loom.ly/-SF8GrI

"“Glad they don’t run the election,” one person familiar with the call said, referring to the federal officials who organized the call." www.cnn.com/2026/10/15/p...

The #DOJ demanded that California review voter lists for potential noncitizens -- after mail ballots were sent. But current safeguards already ensure voter fraud is incredibly rare, as @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told @cnn.com.

The #DOJ sent a letter to the California secretary of state claiming noncitizens may have received mail ballots. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to CNN about the letter and why its timing has raised concerns. Read more: https://loom.ly/4PT_uho

The first day of Georgia in-person early voting easily topped 2022, giving an initial signal of a high turnout election to come. Hispanic turnout is up, too, doubling over 2022 (but not higher than 2024) michaelmcdonald.substack.com/p/first-day-...

A federal judge just declared DOJ's voter list maintenance policy unlawful. Existing state-level voter registration procedures appropriately vet citizenship eligibility, and states will continue to responsibly ensure only eligible citizens can vote. The court today reinforced this principle.

CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined @pbsnews.org to discuss federal noncitizen voting cases. David explained why it is often very difficult to convince a jury to convict in these rare cases. Watch: https://loom.ly/Iz8PGkg

Federal threats to interfere with the midterms are hollow and won't happen, says CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social. "The president has tried to exert power over US elections, power he just doesn't have under the Constitution." Watch: https://loom.ly/lRyF_-4

Using CEIR's data from a recent report, @nytimes.com has launched an interactive tool showing important voting dates and deadlines in all 50 states and DC. Check your state's deadlines: https://loom.ly/hmEajq0

Watch @beckerdavidj.bsky.social explain the #SCOTUS #SAVE system ruling on @cbsnews.com. Federal law does not permit systematic voter list maintenance this close to an election, so voters should not worry about this decision.

Today, the #DOJ announced charges against 10 noncitizens for registering or #voting. The announcement reaffirmed that "noncitizen voting is infinitesimally rare and already well-prevented by the states," @beckerdavidj.bsky.social said. https://loom.ly/r4f1XNw

What does the #SCOTUS ruling on the SAVE system mean for the #midterms? As @beckerdavidj.bsky.social noted, states still can't "do mass or systematic voter list maintenance in the 90 days before an election." Watch more: https://loom.ly/Jj3TIfg

#SCOTUS issued a ruling today allowing the Trump administration to use the revamped SAVE system to check voters' citizenship status, but the decision is unlikely to affect the #midterms. Read @beckerdavidj.bsky.social's statement: https://loom.ly/NVDbW9k

In this decision, SCOTUS reaffirms that systematic, mass voter list maintenance is BANNED during the 90 days before any federal election, explicitly acknowledging that only "individualized inquiries" can be conducted within 90 days of an election, consistent with the National Voter Registration Act.

DHS has admitted that its extensive efforts to find evidence of voter fraud have resulted in just 1,600 cases and 160 arrests, underscoring how rare noncitizen #voting is. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to the AP about the news: https://loom.ly/oy22H2s

Are you an #electionofficial facing threats or harassment for simply doing your job? EOLDN, recognizing its fifth year of service, is here to help those on the front lines of #democracy. Learn more: https://loom.ly/FWg5LAk

As the DOJ seeks to pressure states to relinquish sensitive data on hundreds of millions of American voters (DOJ now 0-25 in those cases) we shouldn’t forget that the feds have an atrocious record re: protecting sensitive data. Why would any state trust them? www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/u...

In 250 years of American history, we have never canceled or postponed a federal general election — the midterms will happen just as every election always has. Read the Election Law Blog's feature of "The Unstoppable Vote," a podcast about election resiliency: https://loom.ly/qFmcJoA

We have never canceled or postponed a federal general #election in American history. Listen to the story of how #NorthCarolina officials persevered through devastating #HurricaneHelene in 2024 on "The Unstoppable Vote," available now, wherever you get your #podcasts.

Denver County Clerk & Recorder Paul López emphatically rejects federal threats to #elections, saying #voters are "not going to be bullied and we're not going to be intimidated." "Democracy will happen," he added. Read more: https://loom.ly/EWTd6x0

Should we expect more efforts to sow disinformation and confusion around the midterms? Maybe — but we shouldn't worry about voting integrity, says @beckerdavidj.bsky.social. Read more from @cnn.com: https://loom.ly/cz9AlEc

Trump criticized #SCOTUS after it ruled against his #mailvoting restrictions. @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined CBS News to discuss, saying, "The Court does not take a loyalty oath to the President." Watch here: https://loom.ly/L86BMHY

In response to the Supreme Court order blocking the US Postal Service from implementing rule changes for mail voting ahead of the midterms, CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social released this statement: https://loom.ly/wO7HcKU

SCOTUS, with only two public dissents, leaves in place the injunction which blocked Trump‘s mail voting rules from taking effect. It appears as many as six justices agreed that the president was unlikely to win this case on the merits. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...

This is the reason Congress passed the Privacy Act of 1974. To prevent the federal govt from collecting vast amounts of Americans' private data to weaponize against them, in this case against their voting rights. Kudos to this brave whistleblower for coming forward. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/u...

With less than two months left before Election Day, what is the status of the federal government's attempts to influence #voting policy? Join @beckerdavidj.bsky.social and fellow speakers for this timely webinar TODAY at 11am ET: https://loom.ly/anXTgrU

Despite the Trump administration's many attempts to interfere with states' constitutional authority to run elections, it is notable just how many of those efforts have failed. @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined MS Now to discuss the administration's losing record.

DOJ has sent threatening letters to at least 30 top election officials, but the letters appear to be "completely meaningless,” @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told the New York Times. Read the story: https://loom.ly/J4W2zx Photo credit: Peter Silverman - Shutterstock

A new audit found that some USPS facilities mishandled #ballots cast in this year's primary elections, ProPublica reported yesterday. CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to ProPublica about the audit: https://loom.ly/IjyUuw8