Nick Lima
@nicklima.org
City of Cranston Registrar/Director of Elections. Rhode Island College alum and Newport Gulls Hall of Famer. https://vote.ri.gov to register to #vote or check your status. #Protect2026
“If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” President Trump said. “I don’t know why the federal government doesn’t do them anyway.”
Why? It's in Article I of the U.S. Constitution. The same Constitution every official swears an oath to uphold. That's why.
Why? It's in Article I of the U.S. Constitution. The same Constitution every official swears an oath to uphold. That's why.
February 4, 2026 at 7:07 PM
“If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” President Trump said. “I don’t know why the federal government doesn’t do them anyway.”
Why? It's in Article I of the U.S. Constitution. The same Constitution every official swears an oath to uphold. That's why.
Why? It's in Article I of the U.S. Constitution. The same Constitution every official swears an oath to uphold. That's why.
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Former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer: “Clearly the federal government is going to do things that it’s never done before. The FBI going in and taking materials from an election that happened over five years ago is unprecedented, so maybe we’re destined for additional unprecedented actions."
Those who faced threats and pressure say the president’s legal authority may be limited, but the guardrails that once kept him in check aren’t as strong as they used to be.
www.votebeat.org/2026/02/03/e...
www.votebeat.org/2026/02/03/e...
February 4, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer: “Clearly the federal government is going to do things that it’s never done before. The FBI going in and taking materials from an election that happened over five years ago is unprecedented, so maybe we’re destined for additional unprecedented actions."
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A new report shows threats, stress, and burnout are driving election officials to quit in droves.
Election officials keep quitting. That’s bad news for elections.
A new report shows threats, stress, and burnout are driving election officials to quit in droves.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:05 PM
A new report shows threats, stress, and burnout are driving election officials to quit in droves.
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"The Constitution is very clear. It gives states the power to set the rules for federal elections, and it gives Congress simultaneous power to make those rules or even override state rules. What it does not do is give the president any power over federal elections."
Video Trump has no power to 'meddle with elections': Legal scholar
ABC News' Karen Travers and the Brennan Center's Eliza Sweren-Becker discuss President Donald Trump's call for Republicans to "take over" voting around the U.S.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
"The Constitution is very clear. It gives states the power to set the rules for federal elections, and it gives Congress simultaneous power to make those rules or even override state rules. What it does not do is give the president any power over federal elections."
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Trump’s brazen ploys and proclamations about interfering with the administration of America’s elections are a grave threat to our democracy.
February 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Trump’s brazen ploys and proclamations about interfering with the administration of America’s elections are a grave threat to our democracy.
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Trump wants to ‘nationalize the voting,’ seeking to grab states’ power; As feds pull back, states look inward for election security support; Garland County election building damaged by winter storm as early voting approaches, officials say election will continue: electionline.org/news/2026/02...
Daily News - electionline
electionline.org
February 3, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Trump wants to ‘nationalize the voting,’ seeking to grab states’ power; As feds pull back, states look inward for election security support; Garland County election building damaged by winter storm as early voting approaches, officials say election will continue: electionline.org/news/2026/02...
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NEW: President Trump is making new false claims about Tina Peters, calling into question whether Trump is aware of the basic facts about the case that has led him to repeatedly punish the State of Colorado
February 3, 2026 at 2:12 AM
NEW: President Trump is making new false claims about Tina Peters, calling into question whether Trump is aware of the basic facts about the case that has led him to repeatedly punish the State of Colorado
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“Our election officials are strong. They’ve weathered some very significant challenges over years, and they are dedicated to giving us all our voice, and they’re going to continue to do that. I have every confidence that voters in the US are going to be able to vote conveniently and safely.”
February 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM
“Our election officials are strong. They’ve weathered some very significant challenges over years, and they are dedicated to giving us all our voice, and they’re going to continue to do that. I have every confidence that voters in the US are going to be able to vote conveniently and safely.”
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The Rhode Island State History Center - a place to experience Rhode Island's story! Here is a first look at what this cultural and educational destination could look like. We’re working to bring this long-awaited project to life.
February 2, 2026 at 10:56 PM
The Rhode Island State History Center - a place to experience Rhode Island's story! Here is a first look at what this cultural and educational destination could look like. We’re working to bring this long-awaited project to life.
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My latest @npr.org story: The Trump administration has shrunk the number of locations for this year’s #2030Census field test and added plans to test replacing temporary census workers with postal workers, raising concerns about the Census Bureau’s ability to produce a reliable national head count
A major census test faces cutbacks — with postal workers tapped to help count
The Trump administration has shrunk the number of locations for this year's field test of the 2030 census and added plans to test replacing temporary census workers with U.S. Postal Service staff.
www.npr.org
February 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
My latest @npr.org story: The Trump administration has shrunk the number of locations for this year’s #2030Census field test and added plans to test replacing temporary census workers with postal workers, raising concerns about the Census Bureau’s ability to produce a reliable national head count
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Pam Bondi, Tulsi Gabbard, and Kristi Noem canceled a highly anticipated appearance before secretaries of state.
www.votebeat.org/2026/01/30/b...
www.votebeat.org/2026/01/30/b...
‘Cowards’: Democratic election officials rip Bondi, Gabbard, Noem for bailing on event
Pam Bondi, Tulsi Gabbard, and Kristi Noem were slated to speak to election officials on Friday. They didn’t show.
www.votebeat.org
January 30, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Pam Bondi, Tulsi Gabbard, and Kristi Noem canceled a highly anticipated appearance before secretaries of state.
www.votebeat.org/2026/01/30/b...
www.votebeat.org/2026/01/30/b...
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NEW: A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has issued the latest court ruling that strikes down parts of President Trump's March 2025 executive order on voting, including a call to change the federal post card application that many military & overseas voters use
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
January 30, 2026 at 9:50 PM
NEW: A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has issued the latest court ruling that strikes down parts of President Trump's March 2025 executive order on voting, including a call to change the federal post card application that many military & overseas voters use
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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On Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searched an election office in Fulton County, Georgia for ballots, tabulator tapes, and voter rolls from the 2020 presidential election. The cross-partisan National Task Force on Election Crises released the following statement.
January 30, 2026 at 9:36 PM
On Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) searched an election office in Fulton County, Georgia for ballots, tabulator tapes, and voter rolls from the 2020 presidential election. The cross-partisan National Task Force on Election Crises released the following statement.
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NEW: The bipartisan Congressional Postal Service Caucus, led by Reps. @budzinski.house.gov, @repchrispappas.bsky.social and Jack Bergman, call for the U.S. Postal Service to reverse changes to mail processing that have led to some mail not getting postmarked the same day it's sent
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January 30, 2026 at 6:05 PM
NEW: The bipartisan Congressional Postal Service Caucus, led by Reps. @budzinski.house.gov, @repchrispappas.bsky.social and Jack Bergman, call for the U.S. Postal Service to reverse changes to mail processing that have led to some mail not getting postmarked the same day it's sent
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I’ve just confirmed that, after a WH official informed the gathered secretaries of state from all over the US that Bondi, Gabbard, and Noem would attend their conference today and answer questions, ALL of them were no shows.
January 30, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I’ve just confirmed that, after a WH official informed the gathered secretaries of state from all over the US that Bondi, Gabbard, and Noem would attend their conference today and answer questions, ALL of them were no shows.
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President & CEO Pam Smith on the FBI raid of Fulton County elections center:
“This was a heavy-handed and unprecedented federal intrusion into an election that was certified at the local, state, and federal levels years ago."
Read the full statement: bit.ly/4q1YDQh
“This was a heavy-handed and unprecedented federal intrusion into an election that was certified at the local, state, and federal levels years ago."
Read the full statement: bit.ly/4q1YDQh
January 30, 2026 at 4:56 PM
President & CEO Pam Smith on the FBI raid of Fulton County elections center:
“This was a heavy-handed and unprecedented federal intrusion into an election that was certified at the local, state, and federal levels years ago."
Read the full statement: bit.ly/4q1YDQh
“This was a heavy-handed and unprecedented federal intrusion into an election that was certified at the local, state, and federal levels years ago."
Read the full statement: bit.ly/4q1YDQh
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Here's what election officials are saying about yesterday's FBI raid of a Georgia election office. www.votebeat.org/2026/01/29/e...
January 29, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Here's what election officials are saying about yesterday's FBI raid of a Georgia election office. www.votebeat.org/2026/01/29/e...
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Secretaries of state say years of audits and recounts have already validated the 2020 election.
Election officials push back after FBI search of Georgia elections office
Secretaries of state say years of audits and recounts have already validated the 2020 election.
bit.ly
January 29, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Secretaries of state say years of audits and recounts have already validated the 2020 election.
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This new Fulton Cnty. election search warrant raises _a lot_ of questions.
The apparent relevant crime is allegedly throwing away docs in '21 or '22.
What probable cause do they have that Fulton threw stuff away 4 years ago, and why do (some) 2020 records help prove what they threw away in 2022?
The apparent relevant crime is allegedly throwing away docs in '21 or '22.
What probable cause do they have that Fulton threw stuff away 4 years ago, and why do (some) 2020 records help prove what they threw away in 2022?
FBI execution of search warrant in Fulton #ELB
Justin here. Rick linked earlier today to what he called a “dangerous escalation” of DOJ/FBI aggressiveness in pursuing election records, when they executed a search warrant at a Fulton County electio...
electionlawblog.org
January 28, 2026 at 11:40 PM
This new Fulton Cnty. election search warrant raises _a lot_ of questions.
The apparent relevant crime is allegedly throwing away docs in '21 or '22.
What probable cause do they have that Fulton threw stuff away 4 years ago, and why do (some) 2020 records help prove what they threw away in 2022?
The apparent relevant crime is allegedly throwing away docs in '21 or '22.
What probable cause do they have that Fulton threw stuff away 4 years ago, and why do (some) 2020 records help prove what they threw away in 2022?
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I appeared on CBS News last night to discuss the FBI serving a warrant on the Fulton County, GA elections office. As I note, those ballots have been counted 3 times, 3 different ways, once entirely by hand, all confirming the results over 5 years ago.
www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-sea...
www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-sea...
FBI searches Fulton County elections office seeking 2020 ballots. Here's what we know.
The FBI executed a search warrant Wednesday at an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking to take ballots in an investigation that a source told CBS News is linked to the 2020 presidential...
www.cbsnews.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:25 PM
I appeared on CBS News last night to discuss the FBI serving a warrant on the Fulton County, GA elections office. As I note, those ballots have been counted 3 times, 3 different ways, once entirely by hand, all confirming the results over 5 years ago.
www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-sea...
www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-sea...
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Lobbying registration is open for the 2026 session. Register online at the link below and pick up your lobbyist badge in Room 38 of the State House. For more help, contact Public Information at 401-222-3983 or [email protected].
Register here: lobbytracker.sos.ri.gov
Register here: lobbytracker.sos.ri.gov
January 28, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Lobbying registration is open for the 2026 session. Register online at the link below and pick up your lobbyist badge in Room 38 of the State House. For more help, contact Public Information at 401-222-3983 or [email protected].
Register here: lobbytracker.sos.ri.gov
Register here: lobbytracker.sos.ri.gov
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Early in-person voting is happening now for upcoming special elections in Coventry, North Smithfield, and Warwick. This is a great option if you're unable to vote at your polling place on Election Day!
For more info, visit vote.sos.ri.gov/Voter/Person...
For more info, visit vote.sos.ri.gov/Voter/Person...
January 28, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Early in-person voting is happening now for upcoming special elections in Coventry, North Smithfield, and Warwick. This is a great option if you're unable to vote at your polling place on Election Day!
For more info, visit vote.sos.ri.gov/Voter/Person...
For more info, visit vote.sos.ri.gov/Voter/Person...
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Want to help strengthen democracy?
On #HelpAmericaVoteDay, consider becoming a poll worker this election season to support voters, protect ballots, and uphold your community members’ right to make their voices heard 💙
Learn more: www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
On #HelpAmericaVoteDay, consider becoming a poll worker this election season to support voters, protect ballots, and uphold your community members’ right to make their voices heard 💙
Learn more: www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
January 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Want to help strengthen democracy?
On #HelpAmericaVoteDay, consider becoming a poll worker this election season to support voters, protect ballots, and uphold your community members’ right to make their voices heard 💙
Learn more: www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
On #HelpAmericaVoteDay, consider becoming a poll worker this election season to support voters, protect ballots, and uphold your community members’ right to make their voices heard 💙
Learn more: www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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Today is #HelpAmericaVote Day! As the 2026 election season nears, consider becoming a poll worker, helping a friend register to vote, or sharing sources for #TrustedInfo2026. Visit vote.ri.gov for more information!
January 27, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Today is #HelpAmericaVote Day! As the 2026 election season nears, consider becoming a poll worker, helping a friend register to vote, or sharing sources for #TrustedInfo2026. Visit vote.ri.gov for more information!
