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How secure are the US midterm elections?

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Michaela Kuefner in Nevada, US
October 29, 2026

As the US midterms approach, questions over election security, voter trust and election denialism are back in focus. DW travels to Nevada to examine the threats, safeguards and political battles shaping the vote.

As the United States heads into the 2026 midterm elections, concerns over election integrity, misinformation and voter trust are once again taking center stage. In Nevada, a key battleground state, election officials, legal experts and candidates are grappling with the legacy of Donald Trump's false claims about the 2020 vote. The report examines election denialism, AI-generated campaign content and disputes over voter fraud allegations, while experts warn that persistent doubts about election legitimacy could pose a long-term challenge to confidence in American democracy.

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