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Tim Sheehy Shoots Down Trump's Call for Elections Takeover

Trump called for Republicans to take control of voting in at least 15 jurisdictions.

Tim Sheehy Shoots Down Trump's Call for Elections Takeover
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Sen. Tim Sheehy said he opposes federalizing elections, responding to President Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to take control of voting in at least 15 jurisdictions. Sheehy said federalizing elections would require a constitutional amendment, while voicing support for voter ID.

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Trump Calls for Republicans to Take Over Voting in Some Jurisdictions

Trump called for Republicans to take over voting in some places, and lawmakers in both parties objected to or criticized the proposal. Left-leaning outlets portray the remarks as a threat to election integrity and foreground critics’ warnings and accusations. Center outlets focus more on objections grounded in state authority and constitutional limits, often through Republican lawmakers’ responses.

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