Former President Donald Trump and his allies are engaged in a concerted effort to influence the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections by placing supporters in critical state-level positions. This strategy focuses on roles that oversee election administration and certification. The campaign represents a significant escalation in attempts to shape the electoral process from within.
The initiative targets secretary of state offices and other election-related posts in battleground states. These positions hold authority over voting procedures, ballot counting, and the certification of results. Securing them would provide substantial influence over how future elections are conducted and validated.