Rump will try EVERYTHING he can to steal the 2026 election

Rump and the GOP WILL try to steal the 2026 election. And/or they WILL try to prevent Democrats from voting and/or having their votes counted.

Rump knows absolutely he will lose a fair election and so he will try EVERYTHING he can to prevent votes against him. Our Democracy and the rule of law are both in danger.

Here're some suggestions about what we MUST do: 

ChatGPT said:

Great — here's a general overview of how voting systems can be secured from tampering and fraud. These principles can be applied or adapted in many countries and jurisdictions around the world:

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🔐 Core Strategies to Secure Voting Systems

1. Voter Registration Security

• Maintain accurate voter rolls through regular audits and cross-checks with other databases (e.g., death records, change of address).

• Use multi-factor authentication for online voter registration systems.

• Ensure all registration data is encrypted and stored securely.

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2. Ballot and Voting Method Security

🗳 Paper Ballots

• Use hand-marked paper ballots wherever possible; they provide a physical record that can be audited.

• Secure printing and distribution to prevent counterfeit ballots.

🖥 Electronic Voting

• Use voting machines with voter-verifiable paper audit trails (VVPATs).

• Machines should be air-gapped (not connected to the internet) to prevent remote hacking.

• Require open-source software and independent code audits.

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3. Chain of Custody & Polling Place Integrity

• Enforce a strict chain of custody for ballots and voting machines.

• Train poll workers to follow standard procedures and report anomalies.

• Install security cameras and tamper-evident seals on ballot storage.

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4. Election System Cybersecurity

• Use end-to-end encryption for any transmission of results or registration data.

• Conduct regular penetration testing and vulnerability scans of election infrastructure.

• Partner with cybersecurity experts and federal agencies for threat monitoring.

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5. Auditing and Transparency

• Conduct risk-limiting audits after each election to detect and correct errors.

• Allow non-partisan election observers to monitor the process.

• Publish audit results and anonymized data for public review.

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6. Vote-by-Mail Security

• Use barcodes and tracking systems so voters and officials can trace mail-in ballots.

• Require signature verification and proper chain-of-custody for ballots.

• Set reasonable deadlines to allow for verification without disenfranchising voters.

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7. Public Confidence & Education

• Run public awareness campaigns on how to vote securely and identify disinformation.

• Clearly explain what election security measures are in place.

• Debunk false claims promptly to preserve trust in the system.

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8. Legal Safeguards and Oversight

• Update election laws to include tampering penalties, stronger whistleblower protections, and mandatory auditing standards.

• Establish independent election commissions to oversee processes impartially