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Federal Election Schedule

The federal legal framework for elections, including the role of Congress, the Justice Department, and the courts in enforcing the schedule.

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Jan 13, 2026
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What legal mechanisms exist for Congress or the courts to enforce election schedules if a president attempts interference?

The federal legal framework fixes the date for federal elections and supplies both criminal and civil tools that Congress, the Justice Department, and the courts can use to push back against improper ...

Jan 7, 2026

Can states unilaterally postpone or cancel federal elections?

States cannot unilaterally cancel or indefinitely postpone federal elections for president or Congress; while states administer the mechanics of voting, the Constitution and federal statute vest Congr...