Vote Safely in 2026

The Trump administration has repeatedly refused to rule out sending federal agents to polling locations this fall. The threat is meant to discourage eligible Americans from exercising their right to vote. Voters should know that the law is on their side.
Federal law prohibits federal officers from interfering in elections. Deploying troops or armed federal agents to anywhere an election is held is illegal under federal law. And federal and state laws bar everyone, including federal agents, from intimidating voters.
Here is what you can do to protect your vote and your community’s voice if federal agents show up at your polling place.




