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'The facts have not changed': States push back on allegations of non-citizens voting
By Ava-joye Burnett at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 17, 2026
· 2 min read
We're learning more details about steps the administration plans to take before and after the upcoming midterm elections.This comes a day after President Trump addressed the nation and claimed, without evidence, that previously classified documents showed earlier elections had been influenced by ...
Key takeaway "Those states that don't participate with us, they have public records of those that voted, which is where we found the 250,000 from the 4 states that don't participate with us.
Why this matters in The Waco
In McLennan County, the debate over election security and voter eligibility is likely to resonate with local residents who value the integrity of the electoral process. As the Trump administration ramps up efforts to review state databases for cases of non-citizens voting, Texans will be watching to see how this initiative plays out in their own state. While the administration's claims of widespread voter fraud have been met with skepticism by officials in other states, the fact remains that election security is a top concern for many voters. In Waco , where local elections often have a significant impact on community decisions, the assurance that only eligible citizens are casting ballots is crucial. As the midterm elections approach, local election officials will be under scrutiny to ensure that voting processes are secure, accessible, and trustworthy. The outcome of this debate will have implications for the trust that Waco residents place in their local government and election systems.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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