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Every week, election lawyer Marc Elias interviews lawmakers, policy leaders and changemakers about the problems facing our democracy and how we fix them.
8 Alarming Ways Trump and Republicans Plan to Undermine 2026 Elections
Defending Democracy with Marc Elias
47 minutes 8 seconds
1 week ago
8 Alarming Ways Trump and Republicans Plan to Undermine 2026 Elections
Despite major pro-democracy wins in 2025, the fight is far from over. This video exposes the next phase of Trump and the Republicans' playbook — and what voters, lawyers, and journalists must do now to defend democracy before it’s too late. Marc Elias of Democracy Docket gives his expert take on politics, news, and current events.
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07:46 Claiming “Fraud”
12:20 Banning Voting Methods
15:30 Weaponizing Federal Power
18:04 Seizing Control of Ballots
22:24 Extreme Republican Gerrymandering
27:56 Abusing the Courts
34:31 Political Retaliation & Prosecutions
38:23 Undermining the Media
Defending Democracy with Marc Elias
Every week, election lawyer Marc Elias interviews lawmakers, policy leaders and changemakers about the problems facing our democracy and how we fix them.
