Experts warn US midterm “counting window” could be exploited by Trump allies

Election experts have warned that supporters of former President Donald Trump may try to disrupt the outcome of the United States midterm elections during the post‑vote “counting window”.

The concern centres on the critical hours and days after polls close, when votes are being tallied in key swing states. Former officials of the US federal government say this period is especially vulnerable to attempts to amplify false claims about the results.

With less than six weeks remaining until voting day, the balance of power in the US Congress is at stake, heightening anxieties about potential interference. The experts note that previous efforts to enforce a crackdown on voting irregularities have struggled, leaving the counting phase exposed to possible manipulation.

They urge vigilance and robust safeguards to ensure the integrity of the election count, warning that any disruption could undermine public confidence in the democratic process.

Source: The Guardian. Photo: Edmond Dantès / Pexels.