Why local officials are feeling ‘on edge’ as election day approaches

October 21, 2026 · 4:01 pm 1 sources

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• Why local officials are feeling 'on edge' as election day approaches
  NPR · October 21, 2026 16:01
  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.