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Armed agents, Trump coercion and jail: election officials prepare for the toughest day

The president's campaign to undermine next Tuesday's legislative elections has its sights set on workers in charge of certifying the results that come out of the polls.

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Armed agents, Trump coercion and jail: election officials prepare for the toughest day

US midterm elections are significant in Pennsylvania. The state's results are crucial in determining the outcome of the elections. Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas was cautious about the upcoming elections and their impact on the new Congress in January. The midterm elections are set to take place next Tuesday.

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