'Look, You Can't Cancel the Election'

"we shouldn't even have an election"

"We've got a whole bunch of scenarios that we're playing through to make sure that we're prepared for the types of processes that might be necessary to preserve our democracy so that if somebody tries to cancel something, if somebody tries to take some stuff they're not entitled to, we can go to the courts, get the orders, and hopefully have the backup of law enforcement to make sure that we can move forward through this."

"But here's the problem: The fact that we're running through these scenarios in the first place should tell you something about the health of our democracy."

President Trump recently mused that "we shouldn't even have an election" after GOP losses in midterms, fueling concerns about attempts to cancel elections. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes stated that elections cannot be canceled and described rehearsing multiple scenarios to preserve democratic processes. Preparations include seeking court orders and coordinating with law enforcement to enforce lawful outcomes if actors attempt to seize power improperly. Fontes warned that running such scenarios signals problems with democratic health. Fontes also referenced lessons from the 2020 elections, preparations for 2026, and plans to combat election misinformation originating from the top.

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