Rachel Maddow shows that Republicans are losing their political grip on Georgia, and as they lose confidence in their chances for electoral victory, the executive director of the Georgia State Election Board, a MAGA election denier, has written a letter without consulting the rest of the election board asking for federal intervention in Georgia’s voting. Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett joins to discuss how local election officials are preparing to defend Georgia’s elections from Donald Trump’s potential interference. 

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President Donald Trump delivers remarks in San Antonio,Texas ahead of 2026 midterm elections.

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The New York Times reports that the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department has lowered hiring standards and brought in people who have been convicted of crimes or have peddled conspiracy theories into its ranks. Nicolle is joined by New York Times reporter Glenn Thrush, Liz Oyer and Barbara McQuade.

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MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by Molly Jong-Fast and former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to discuss President Trump’s declining support as the midterms approach. Plus, Trump’s comments suggesting Iran “take out” U.S. cities are already putting frontline House Republicans on the defensive in some of the country’s toughest races. Jen Psaski interviews Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for Senate from Maine, fresh from his debate with his Republican opponent, Susan Collins. Meanwhile, California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is facing backlash from both sides of the aisle for his innuendo-filled campaign ad.

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