# US election integrity and martial law proposals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-election-integrity-and-martial-law-proposals > Updated: 2026-10-16T11:48:09.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Activists within the MAGA movement and allies of President Donald Trump have proposed extraordinary measures to address potential concerns regarding the 2026 midterm elections. These proposals include the declaration of martial law, the imposition of a national emergency, the suspension of the electoral process, and the seizure of voting equipment and ballots. Specific individuals involved in these discussions include Tina Peters, Peter Ticotin, and Gregory Stenstrom. While these activists have suggested manual recounts and the use of federal power to investigate irregularities, legal experts emphasize that election administration is primarily a state responsibility. Experts warn that such actions would face significant constitutional and statutory obstacles, and that a unilateral presidential declaration would not grant unlimited authority over the election process. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Trump allies discuss martial law and emergency measures for 2026 midterms Allies of Donald Trump and election activists are discussing the use of martial law and national emergency declarations to address alleged risks to the 2026 midterm elections. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trump-allies-discuss-martial-law-and-emergency-measures-for-2026-midterms ### 2026-10-16: MAGA activists propose martial law to address election fraud concerns MAGA activists are proposing extreme measures, including martial law and the seizure of ballots, to intervene in U.S. elections if fraud is suspected, despite legal experts noting such actions exceed executive' 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maga-activists-propose-martial-law-to-address-election-fraud-concerns --- Cite as: US election integrity and martial law proposals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-election-integrity-and-martial-law-proposals