CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE REAFFIRMS LEADERSHIP ON ELECTION SECURITY FOLLOWING PRESIDENT TRUMP'S LATEST FALSE CLAIMS

(Rochester, N.Y.)—Following President Trump's Address to the Nation last night, Congressman Joe Morelle, Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration and the top House Democrat on election security, reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the integrity of American elections and ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot freely and have it counted fairly.

"President Trump's pathetic and unserious rantings last night were an attempt to re-hash old lies and conspiracy theories as a pretext to undermine the results in November by casting false doubt on the integrity of our democratic systems," said Congressman Joe Morelle. "Real election security is not about helping one politician save face. It is about making sure every American citizen can cast a ballot freely and have it counted fairly. House Democrats are preparing for the 2026 midterms with facts, not fear, and we will not let one person's craving to retain power dictate the outcome of this election."

For families across Rochester, confidence in our elections means knowing that every eligible voter has the opportunity to make their voice heard and that every lawful ballot will be counted fairly. As misinformation about our democratic process continues to spread, Morelle said protecting public trust requires “preparation, transparency, and accountability,” not fear or conspiracy theories.

Following the President's address, Morelle joined C-SPAN to respond to the President's remarks and fact-check his numerous false claims about the 2020 election. You can watch that interview here.

Since January 2023, Morelle has served as Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration, making him the leading House Democrat responsible for election security and election administration. In that role, he has led House Democrats' efforts to prepare for emerging threats to our democratic institutions and strengthen confidence in free and fair elections.

Under Congressman Morelle’s leadership, House Democrats have:

• Convened strategy sessions with Democratic Members of Congress and key validators and civil society groups to prepare for potential election interference scenarios. These meetings remain ongoing.
• Launched a new task force dedicated to rooting out corruption across the federal government while advancing policies focused on stability, affordability, and opportunity.
• Conducted election security hearings and public briefings across the country—including alongside House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries—to educate Americans about election procedures and their rights as voters.
• Held Trump administration officials accountable through Congressional hearings and markups, ensuring transparency and oversight on behalf of the American people.

As Congress prepares for the 2026 midterm elections, Morelle said he will continue working with election officials, community leaders, and his colleagues in Congress to protect the right of every eligible American to vote and maintain confidence in the integrity of our democratic process.

For more information on Congressman Morelle's work to protect free and fair elections, visit his website here. To learn more about the Committee on House Administration's work on election security, visit the Committee's website here.

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