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

NPR | By Dave Davies

Published October 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM EDT

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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.