As the 2026 midterms approach, President Trump is pushing a controversial plan to “nationalize” elections in 15 key states. He argues this is necessary to stop non-citizens from voting, but critics say it’s a dangerous echo of the Jim Crow era, where the government controlled the polls to keep certain people from voting. With federal agents already seizing voting records in places like Georgia and new laws requiring difficult-to-get documents like passports to register, many fear these moves are more about controlling the outcome than protecting the ballot.
The stakes are massive because if Republicans lose control of Congress this November, Trump’s entire agenda could come to a halt. To prevent this, he is backing the “SAVE America Act,” which would strictly limit mail-in voting and allow the federal government to oversee local counts. Historians warn that using federal power to intimidate voters or change the rules at the last minute could damage American democracy for years to come. Whether this strategy is seen as a security measure or a power grab, it’s clear that the upcoming election will be a defining moment for the country.
