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How some states are preparing for the possibility of federal election interference

NPR | By Linah Mohammad,

Mallory Yu, Juana Summers

Published October 20, 2026 at 5:36 PM CDT

Two weeks before Election Day, some state officials are preparing for the possibility of interference in their elections by the federal government.

Linah Mohammad

Linah Mohammad is a producer on All Things Considered.

Mallory Yu

Mallory Yu is an associate producer for All Things Considered.

Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a host of NPR's All Things Considered.