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Rand Paul on Trump call to 'nationalize' elections: 'That's not what the Constitution says'

Rand Paul said he would oppose efforts by either party to nationalize election administration.

Rand Paul on Trump call to 'nationalize' elections: 'That's not what the Constitution says'
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Sen. Rand Paul said he opposes President Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to “nationalize” voting, arguing that the Constitution gives states authority over election administration. Senate Majority Leader John Thune also rejected federal control of elections while voicing support for voter ID.

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Rand Paul
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Senator opposing federal control of election administration

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President calling for a greater federal role in elections

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John Thune
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Senate Majority Leader opposing federal control of elections

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Former Speaker associated with an earlier national election-reform bill

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Rand Paul Opposes Trump's Call to Nationalize Elections

Rand Paul said he would oppose President Donald Trump's call to nationalize election administration, arguing that the Constitution assigns election procedures to the states. Center outlets share that constitutional focus; some also stress that Paul would oppose such an effort regardless of party, while others add responses from other lawmakers or context about voter ID.

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