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Trump has ‘no business’ interfering in state voting laws, says Arizona Sec. of State
NBC News·2025-08-25 22:00

Elections and States' Rights - States have the primary authority to run elections, as outlined in the Constitution, with Congress having the power to alter regulations [2][8][9] - The President's interference in the methodology, time, place, and manner of elections is unwarranted [3] - Ballot by mail voting is an important part of election processes in many states [3] - Arizona relies heavily on mail-in ballots, a system invented by Republicans and favored by the majority of Arizona voters [1][4] Concerns Regarding Presidential Actions - The President's attacks on the election system are perceived as an attempt to undermine confidence in elections, potentially to declare an election and suspend the 2026 election [5][7] - The President has taken actions such as preventing communication with the Department of Homeland Security's SISA agency, threatening to prosecute state elections officials, and issuing an executive order to take over parts of the elections process [5][6] Rejection of Presidential Overreach - The President's actions are viewed as an overreach of authority, and he should mind his own business [5][11] - The President's misrepresentations of his power and the truth are an embarrassment to the United States [12] - There is a call for members of Congress to check the President's actions and uphold states' rights [12][13]