US election litigation wave threatens 2026 midterm integrity as ballots go out

A wave of litigation over mail-in voting, electoral maps, and voter records is unresolved as the first 2026 midterm ballots are dispatched, with a new poll showing over half of Americans doubt the election will be fair. The Trump administration's election overhaul has created legal uncertainty across states, raising risks of contested results and administrative chaos. The core claim—that the system is in legal limbo—is corroborated by the poll and the ongoing court cases, though the full impact on election integrity remains unclear.