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Sen. Padilla preps for Trump trying to seize control of elections via emergency order

March 4, 2026

Senator Alex Padilla is preparing his colleagues to vote on whether to support or reject any emergency election declaration that may be issued by President Trump. This comes as Trump has indicated plans to take action on election security ahead of the midterm elections.

PALISADES, CA - APRIL 24, 2025 - - U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) speaks to the media after joining federal and state emergency officials for a tour of the Pacific Palisades fire recovery area led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the Pacific Palisades on April 24, 2025. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)

Credit: (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

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Sen. Alex Padilla is urging a vote on potential election emergency declarations by Trump.
Padilla's actions are in response to Trump's promises regarding election security.
The vote will determine if senators will resist or co-sign Trump's emergency declarations.

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Sen. Padilla preps for Trump trying to seize control of elections via emergency order

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Sen. Padilla preps for Trump trying to seize control of elections via emergency order

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