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Legal Research Director Dave O’Brien said in our morning staff meeting, “The election is here, people. The election is now.”
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Legal Research Director Dave O'Brien stated in a morning staff meeting on October 2, 2026, that the election is currently happening.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-10-02",
    "person": "Dave O'Brien",
    "organization": "Democracy Docket"
}
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Elections Attributed Statement
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October 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM (1 week ago)

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Why top Texas election denier Ken Paxton could cause chaos if he loses his Senate race
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https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/why-top-texas-election-denier-ken-paxton-could-cause-chaos-if-he-loses-his-senate-race

This article discusses the potential for chaos if Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a prominent election denier, loses his Senate race and refuses to accept the results. It highlights his unique powers as AG and the legal experts' confidence in state and federal courts to protect voters' will. The piece also touches on other election-related news, including rejected mail ballots and failed attempts to prove 2020 election fraud.

Texas politics Election integrity Election denial Ken Paxton Voter disenfranchisement Mail ballots 2020 election fraud US elections

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