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Why local officials are feeling 'on edge' as election day approaches

NPR | By Dave Davies
Published October 21, 2026 at 11:01 AM CDT

Al Schmidt is the chief election official in the state of Pennsylvania. President Trump's insults put him in danger during the 2020 ballot count. Now Schmidt talks about preparing for the midterms.

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Dave Davies is a guest host for NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.