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Deceive. Disrupt. Deny. The Trump administration is wielding the full power of the federal government against our own elections but Americans are pushing back. 👉 Here's how to spot the strategy and take action to protect our right vote: protectdemocracy.org/actions

Why is the DOJ targeting local election officials in California just a week before Election Day? @annalovesvoting.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know ⬇️

Is my ballot secure? Can federal agents seize ballots or voting machines? Can anyone stop the vote count? You have questions, we have answers. Check out our Election FAQs page here: https://protdem.org/midtermFAQs

See the full poll toplines and crosstabs here: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/new-poll-d...

“[Trump] has not won the argument with anybody except the core MAGA base about elections being fraudulent and needing this kind of [intervention]” - the great @timmiller.bsky.social and @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social on @protectdemocracy.org’s new poll on election disruption & denial

Why is the DOJ targeting local election officials in California just a week before Election Day? @annalovesvoting.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know ⬇️

What should we expect this election season? Local officials run our elections, nearly all votes have a paper trail, and an accurate count takes time. Explore our guide to the days before, on, and after Election Day: https://protectdemocracy.org/work/what-to-expect-during-the-2026-election-season

A majority of voters — Ds and Rs — have confidence in the accuracy our elections, according to a new poll by If you can keep it and @today.yougov.com. The takeaway? Trump’s election meddling tactics are falling flat with voters. Dive into the striking results ⬇️ https://protdem.org/3UkxKgP

“They don't have a response to that.” WATCH: @annalovesvoting.bsky.social discusses our most powerful tool against authoritarian movements and how we can all make sure our voices are heard (and counted) with @raders.bsky.social here: https://protdem.org/3VYrA6v

VICTORY: A federal appeals court recently ruled POTUS unlawfully deployed troops to L.A. last year. We filed an amicus brief in the case on behalf of former service secretaries and retired four-star military leaders, warning of national security risks. Read it here ⬇️

NEW POLL: Overwhelming majorities of voters oppose possible efforts to disrupt or deny the midterms. The takeaway? Be ready to speak out against efforts to delay election certification or block official results — you won't be alone. Dive into the full analysis here: https://protdem.org/3UkxKgP

What we're reading: Robert E. Rubin outlines the economic impact of the White House's efforts to manipulate midterm election results. Plus, what our society can do to protect our people and economy. Gift link ⬇️

🗓️ Oct 29 @ 12pm PT When will we know CA's midterm results and why does it take time? Join the California Voter Foundation for a briefing with our own Ben Gips and local election officials on the state's counting process and how voters can help speed it up. Register: https://protdem.org/4sqtNnw

We’re 10 days out from Election Day. Are you ready to cast your ballot? Here's what you can do today: ✅ Check your registration. ✅ Voting by mail? Return your ballot early. ✅ Voting in person? Make a plan. Check out our action page to prepare and protect your right to vote! protdem.org/actions

A federal appeals court ruled that Trump’s Nat Guard L.A. deployment last year was unlawful. This reinforces a fundamental principle for a healthy democracy. ➡️ Domestic military use is limited to extraordinary circumstances, & courts play a critical role in scrutinizing, enforcing these limits.

“They don't have a response to that.” WATCH: @annalovesvoting.bsky.social discusses our most powerful tool against authoritarian movements and how we can all make sure our voices are heard (and counted) with @raders.bsky.social here: https://protdem.org/3VYrA6v

Our new poll found one thing clearly: Donald Trump's efforts to deceive the country about the veracity midterms has failed. Tova Kaplan and I talk about why: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/poll-talk-... @protectdemocracy.org

Zombie lawsuits? Our team unpacks the new frontier of election subversion litigation and how we can all push back on this tactic: 🧟 Help spread the word, share our zombie lawsuit explainer 🔗 https://protdem.org/4zaT0F6 🧟 If and when there’s an attempt to raise the dead, be ready to speak out

VICTORY: After trying to avoid answering Qs under oath about why they banned books from school libraries — while demanding children impacted in our suit be deposed — Escambia county school board members must sit for depositions. Read more in @courthousenews.bsky.social: https://protdem.org/4slX9Do

Why file a lawsuit that is almost definitely dead on arrival? Here's how a destined-to-fail lawsuit filed *before* the election by the Trump admin can rise from the dead to challenge or poison midterm election results they don't like. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-zombies-are-back

Scrambling to figure out your rights at the polling place is the last thing you need when casting your ballot. Watch and share these 3 essential legal rights every in-person voter should know before heading to the polls ⬇️

📊 NEW POLL: Voters overwhelmingly reject Trump’s efforts to disrupt the midterm elections, according to a new national @today.yougov.com poll, sponsored by Protect Democracy’s If you can keep it newsletter. What does this mean for the midterms? @raders.bsky.social and Tova Kaplan break it down ⬇️

🚨 Status Update: Rapidly Escalating NEW: We dive into the DOJ's election interference efforts in CA, the latest signal that the Attorney General is indulging the president’s whims. Check out our expert analysis on threats to American democracy as they happen. ⬇️ https://protdem.org/institutions

Voting starts long before you walk into the polls. Make sure you're prepared by checking your state’s ID requirements today. Find out how with our guide here: https://protdem.org/4sherlb

If you're planning on voting in person, take this action today: ✅ Double check your state ID requirements ID issues are one of the most common reasons eligible voters run into problems at the polls. Get prepared, start here: https://protdem.org/4sherlb

Join like-minded folks on November 5-7 at Crooked Con in D.C. to reflect on the lessons of 2026 and debate the best ways to turn those lessons into strategies to fight back against authoritarian overreach. Get your tickets at crookedcon.com with our discount code: PRODEMOCRACY

Lawsuits that rise from the dead? Protect Democracy's Ben Berwick and @jessmarsden.bsky.social detail what's really going on with DOJ's lawsuit in California and why we're calling it a "zombie lawsuit." Read their piece here:

The FCC has no business telling news outlets what they can & can't report. Yet, FCC Chair Brendan Carr is threatening to do just that—this time over political polling. Former FCC officials warn that Carr’s attacks on broadcasters are an attack on free & fair elections. 🔗 https://protdem.org/4iacvWH

The chaos of the news cycle can make it hard to see the big picture. Our Authoritarianism Action Watch tool provides expert analysis on threats to American democracy as they happen—so you can distinguish signal from noise. Explore the tracker: actionwatch.org

Your job as a voter isn’t done until your ballot is actually counted. Here are 3 ways to safeguard your vote: 1️⃣ Vote early (don't wait!) 2️⃣ Track your ballot online until it says "accepted" 3️⃣ Have a backup plan Track your ballot and more here: https://protdem.org/4xF6S8Y

Authoritarians thrive on a public that is isolated and afraid. But across the U.S., communities have come together to flip the script. Our team shares what we should expect and do in the home stretch toward the midterms.

From lawyers, to scientists, faith leaders, Gen Z voters and neighbors alike, our communities already know how to build power together. Voting is one more way we use it. Have you made your plan to vote? Start here to make your plan today: https://www.us.vote/how-to-vote #WeAreAmericaAndWeVote

Are you one of the more than 🔟 million eligible voters who have already cast your ballot in this year’s midterms? Your job isn’t done! Make sure you track your ballot until its status is “accepted.” Use this tool to get started: https://www.vote.org/ballot-tracker-tools/

Looking beyond election day, @amandacarpenter.bsky.social details what we should all be prepared for after November 3rd and what to do to ensure the will of voters prevails. Read her full piece here: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/trumps-election-interference-is-underway

“Don’t miss what’s happening now.” Amanda Carpenter warns us against complacency as the Trump administration’s attempts to interfere in our elections get more brazen the closer we get to election day. https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/trumps-election-interference-is-underway

Help us thank those who ensure our voices are heard and counted. Use this link join in: social.demcast.com/toolkit/Than...

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Democracy works when people participate. Whether you're thanking an election worker, serving as a poll worker, or helping voters access information, each of us has a role to play. This Election Hero Day, join us in thanking them for all that they do. #ThankYouElectionHeroes

Reflect on the lessons of 2026 and debate the best ways to turn those lessons into strategies to fight back against authoritarian overreach with like-minded folks on Nov. 5-7 at Crooked Con 2026. Get your tickets at crookedcon.com with our discount code: PRODEMOCRACY

Protect Democracy's Sara Chimene-Weiss on what's behind Trump's DOJ's lawsuit against California. Check out more on what Sara and other election law experts had to say. Gift link: https://protdem.org/3VOhUeU

"This seems like a last-ditch effort to keep pushing the DOJ’s lie that our elections can’t be trusted." NEW: Our own Sara Chimene-Weiss on what's behind DOJ's lawsuit against California. Check out more on what Sara and other election law experts had to say. Gift link: https://protdem.org/3VOhUeU

When it comes to showing up at polling places on Election Day, federal agents hit a hard legal wall. Still, the law alone isn’t always enough to make voters feel safe. Read our full analysis of Trump's DHS bluster and ways to help your community vote safely and freely. https://protdem.org/4Bb6924

Join like-minded folks on November 5-7 at Crooked Con in D.C. to reflect on the lessons of 2026 and debate the best ways to turn those lessons into strategies to fight back against authoritarian overreach. Get your tickets at crookedcon.com with our discount code: ⭐ PRODEMOCRACY ⭐

Tracking the many of the ways Vought’s OMB abused apportionments to delay, deny, and redirect funds? We built this scorecard for anyone following the money ahead of FY 2027. Check out the Apportionment Abuses Scorecard: https://protdem.org/ombscorecard

The Trump admin wants to scare us. While it’s understandable to worry about ICE or DHS at polling places, attempts to deploy them are likely to fail. Still, the law alone may not be enough to make voters feel safe. Tova Kaplan details ways to support your community: https://protdem.org/4Bb6924