Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warns Trump of federal election interference

Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he is “very concerned” that President Donald Trump could use federal authority to limit mail voting, restrict polling access and even deploy federal agents to polling places ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Speaking as he assumes the chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), Moore urged the bipartisan governors’ group to help states safeguard elections under the Constitution.

Other governors echoed the warning. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt called any attempt by Trump to “federalize” elections treasonous, stressing that election administration is a state responsibility. The NGA later hosted a bipartisan “Common Ground” town‑hall with NBC News, highlighting the broader concern among state leaders about federal overreach in voting.

The remarks come as Trump has discussed executive actions to curb mail‑in voting and as election‑law watchdogs track a coordinated strategy to influence the upcoming midterms.