Local Officials Fear Vigilantism Over Trump’s Election Fraud Reward

Local officials voice fears of vigilantism as election workers nationwide prepare for potential polling-site threats and disruptions.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · November 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM EST · How we use AI

Local officials say Trump’s reward related to election fraud has raised concerns about vigilantism, according to The New York Times.

Election officials around the country have held hundreds of preparedness exercises focused on potential threats or disruptions at polling locations.

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