Reps. Lofgren and Whitesides Introduce Bill to Protect Elections from Intimidation and Interference

Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and George Whitesides (CA-27) have introduced the 'Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections through Legal Defenses (SHIELD) Our Elections Act.' This legislation aims to empower state attorneys general and voters to protect against illegal election interference from federal officials, extend the statute of limitations for federal election crimes, and prevent unlawful ballot seizures. The bill comes amidst escalating rhetoric regarding the 2026 midterm elections.