STOP TRUMP’S ATTEMPTS TO SUBVERT THE 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS
QUICK READ: Trump’s attempts to take control of our independent state-run elections systems in order to lock in his power and escape accountability for his misdeeds and unpopular agenda are an existential threat to our democracy. Congress must do everything in its power to protect the 2026 midterm elections from Trump’s unconstitutional interference aimed at suppressing the vote and undermining the will of the voters.
CONTENTS:
BACKGROUND
Since returning to office, Trump has seized unprecedented executive power to implement his extremist agenda most Americans reject. To lock in his power and escape accountability, he’s resurrected the discredited myth of widespread election fraud to justify the implementation of 15 interlocking pre- and post-election interference tactics unconstitutionally aimed at subverting the will of the voters by suppressing the vote and undermining the outcome of the midterms.
The Constitution, however, gives presidents zero authority over elections. Instead, it explicitly gives that authority to the state (with Congress as a backstop), requiring presidents to respect, and defer to, the states’ constitutional role in conducting elections.
Because Democrats are in the minority, they cannot pass legislation to stop Trump’s unconstitutional election interference behavior, but they are not powerless. They can, and must:
· Propose and push for hearings on such legislation as the Protect Our Polls Act (prohibiting military or federal law enforcement at polls), the SHIELD Our Elections Act (preventing unlawful interference or intimidation and seized ballots), and the Voting Systems Protection Act (protecting election workers);
· Continue opposing the SAVE Act;
· Condemn the DOJ’s unlawful seizure of state voter records and Trump’s unconstitutional calls to nationalize the election
· Serve as messengers and organizers to prepare the public and their state and local counterparts to act as necessary to ensure election integrity;
· Use their bully-pulpit to expose GOP legislators as Trump’s anti-democratic sycophants who disrespect the Constitution and, thus, must be defeated in November.
ACTION One: Call the Senate.
Script for Oregon Senators
SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753
My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I am deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s ongoing unconstitutional election interference. As your constituent, I expect you to (1) co-sponsor and push for legislation which, at a minimum, prohibits military or federal law enforcement at the polls (Protect Our Polls Act), prevents unlawful interference or intimidation and seized ballots (SHIELD Our Elections Act), and protects election workers (Voting Systems Protection Act); (2) continue opposing the SAVE Act; (3) use your bully-pulpit to condemn DOJ’s unlawful seizure of state voter records, Trump’s unconstitutional calls to nationalize the election, and the other ongoing threats posed by his interference and to prepare constituents how to respond to them; and (4) expose GOP legislators for disrespecting the Constitution and serving as Trump’s anti-democratic sycophants, which requires their defeat in November.
SEN. WYDEN:
Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I am deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s ongoing unconstitutional election interference. As your constituent, I expect you to (1) co-sponsor and push for legislation which, at a minimum, prohibits military or federal law enforcement at the polls (Protect Our Polls Act), prevents unlawful interference or intimidation and seized ballots (SHIELD Our Elections Act), and protects election workers (Voting Systems Protection Act); (2) continue opposing the SAVE Act; (3) use your bully-pulpit to condemn DOJ’s unlawful seizure of state voter records, Trump’s unconstitutional calls to nationalize the election, and the other ongoing threats posed by his interference and to prepare constituents how to respond to them; and (4) expose GOP legislators for disrespecting the Constitution and serving as Trump’s anti-democratic sycophants, which requires their defeat in November.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
I am deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s ongoing unconstitutional election interference. As your constituent, I expect you, at a minimum, to (1) push for legislation prohibiting military or federal law enforcement at the polls, preventing unlawful interference or intimidation and seized ballots, and protecting election workers—all of which should be bipartisan positions; and (2) use your bully-pulpit to condemn DOJ’s unlawful seizure of state voter records, Trump’s unconstitutional calls to nationalize the election, and the other ongoing threats posed by his interference and to prepare constituents how to respond to them. How you act now will determine how I vote in November.
ACTION TWO: Call the House.
Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I am deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s ongoing unconstitutional election interference. As your constituent, I expect you to (1) co-sponsor and push for legislation which, at a minimum, prohibits military or federal law enforcement at the polls (Protect Our Polls Act), prevents unlawful interference or intimidation and seized ballots (SHIELD Our Elections Act), and protects election workers (Voting Systems Protection Act); (2) continue opposing the SAVE Act; (3) use your bully-pulpit to condemn DOJ’s unlawful seizure of state voter records, Trump’s unconstitutional calls to nationalize the election, and the other ongoing threats posed by his interference and to prepare constituents how to respond to them; and (4) expose GOP legislators for disrespecting the Constitution and serving as Trump’s anti-democratic sycophants, which requires their defeat in November.
Script for Cliff Bentz (OR-02)
Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I am deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s ongoing unconstitutional election interference. As your constituent, I expect you, at a minimum, to (1) push for legislation prohibiting military or federal law enforcement at the polls, preventing unlawful interference or intimidation and seized ballots, and protecting election workers—all of which should be bipartisan positions; and (2) use your bully-pulpit to condemn DOJ’s unlawful seizure of state voter records, Trump’s unconstitutional calls to nationalize the election, and the other ongoing threats posed by his interference and to prepare constituents how to respond to them. How you act now will determine how I vote in November.
Script for Maxine Dexter (OR-03)
Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I am deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s ongoing unconstitutional election interference. As your constituent, I expect you to (1) co-sponsor and push for legislation which, at a minimum, prohibits military or federal law enforcement at the polls (Protect Our Polls Act), prevents unlawful interference or intimidation and seized ballots (SHIELD Our Elections Act), and protects election workers (Voting Systems Protection Act); (2) continue opposing the SAVE Act; (3) use your bully-pulpit to condemn DOJ’s unlawful seizure of state voter records, Trump’s unconstitutional calls to nationalize the election, and the other ongoing threats posed by his interference and to prepare constituents how to respond to them; and (4) expose GOP legislators for disrespecting the Constitution and serving as Trump’s anti-democratic sycophants, which requires their defeat in November.
Script for Val Hoyle (OR-04)
Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I am deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s ongoing unconstitutional election interference. As your constituent, I expect you to (1) co-sponsor and push for legislation which, at a minimum, prohibits military or federal law enforcement at the polls (Protect Our Polls Act), prevents unlawful interference or intimidation and seized ballots (SHIELD Our Elections Act), and protects election workers (Voting Systems Protection Act); (2) continue opposing the SAVE Act; (3) use your bully-pulpit to condemn DOJ’s unlawful seizure of state voter records, Trump’s unconstitutional calls to nationalize the election, and the other ongoing threats posed by his interference and to prepare constituents how to respond to them; and (4) expose GOP legislators for disrespecting the Constitution and serving as Trump’s anti-democratic sycophants, which requires their defeat in November.
Script for Janelle Bynum (OR-05)
Oregon City office: 503-387-8651 |DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I am deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s ongoing unconstitutional election interference. As your constituent, I expect you to (1) co-sponsor and push for legislation which, at a minimum, prohibits military or federal law enforcement at the polls (Protect Our Polls Act), prevents unlawful interference or intimidation and seized ballots (SHIELD Our Elections Act), and protects election workers (Voting Systems Protection Act); (2) continue opposing the SAVE Act; (3) use your bully-pulpit to condemn DOJ’s unlawful seizure of state voter records, Trump’s unconstitutional calls to nationalize the election, and the other ongoing threats posed by his interference and to prepare constituents how to respond to them; and (4) expose GOP legislators for disrespecting the Constitution and serving as Trump’s anti-democratic sycophants, which requires their defeat in November.
Script for Andrea Salinas (OR-06)
Salem office: 503-385-0906 | DC office: 202-225-5643
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I am deeply troubled by the Trump administration’s ongoing unconstitutional election interference. As your constituent, I expect you to (1) co-sponsor and push for legislation which, at a minimum, prohibits military or federal law enforcement at the polls (Protect Our Polls Act), prevents unlawful interference or intimidation and seized ballots (SHIELD Our Elections Act), and protects election workers (Voting Systems Protection Act); (2) continue opposing the SAVE Act; (3) use your bully-pulpit to condemn DOJ’s unlawful seizure of state voter records, Trump’s unconstitutional calls to nationalize the election, and the other ongoing threats posed by his interference and to prepare constituents how to respond to them; and (4) expose GOP legislators for disrespecting the Constitution and serving as Trump’s anti-democratic sycophants, which requires their defeat in November.
