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Why local officials are feeling 'on edge' as election day approaches

NPR News21 October 2026, 16:01 UTCUnited States of America

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.

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