David Becker
@beckerdavidj.bsky.social
Exec Dir @electioninnov. @CBSNews Election Law contributor. Formerly DOJ @civilrights. Co-author of @thebigtruthbook w/ @MajorCBS. Double @UCBerkeley grad.
This is a bombshell. While demanding sensitive data on hundreds of millions of Americans, DOJ admits the feds are putting that data at risk, sharing it with an unnamed "political advocacy group" seeking to "overturn election results in several states."
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Trump administration concedes DOGE team may have misused Social Security data
Some DOGE personnel had more access to data than previously acknowledged, according to a court filing.
www.politico.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:34 PM
This is a bombshell. While demanding sensitive data on hundreds of millions of Americans, DOJ admits the feds are putting that data at risk, sharing it with an unnamed "political advocacy group" seeking to "overturn election results in several states."
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
And one day later, CA court rules DOJ has failed to present legal justification for seizing voters’ protected data. DOJ continuing its record of defeats, now 0-2, with 22 cases remaining.
www.npr.org/2026/01/15/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/15/n...
January 16, 2026 at 1:26 AM
And one day later, CA court rules DOJ has failed to present legal justification for seizing voters’ protected data. DOJ continuing its record of defeats, now 0-2, with 22 cases remaining.
www.npr.org/2026/01/15/n...
www.npr.org/2026/01/15/n...
One down, 23 to go. DOJ loses in Oregon, failing to justify its demand for protected voter data like SSN and DL#. I’ll be writing more on this once the opinion is published.
www.courthousenews.com/judge-rules-...
www.courthousenews.com/judge-rules-...
Judge rules Oregon won't need to hand over unredacted voter rolls to Trump admin
Oregon is one of over 20 states the Trump administration has sued for voter information, in efforts to curb what it claims is illegal voting.
www.courthousenews.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:46 PM
One down, 23 to go. DOJ loses in Oregon, failing to justify its demand for protected voter data like SSN and DL#. I’ll be writing more on this once the opinion is published.
www.courthousenews.com/judge-rules-...
www.courthousenews.com/judge-rules-...
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"It keeps getting worse for him."
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to Votebeat about a federal judge's ruling blocking large portions of Trump's executive order on #elections: https://loom.ly/-bmzViM
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to Votebeat about a federal judge's ruling blocking large portions of Trump's executive order on #elections: https://loom.ly/-bmzViM
January 15, 2026 at 1:03 PM
"It keeps getting worse for him."
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to Votebeat about a federal judge's ruling blocking large portions of Trump's executive order on #elections: https://loom.ly/-bmzViM
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social spoke to Votebeat about a federal judge's ruling blocking large portions of Trump's executive order on #elections: https://loom.ly/-bmzViM
“The more courts look at this [elections] executive order, the more they come to the conclusion that the president vastly exceeded his constitutional authority.”
www.votebeat.org/2026/01/13/t...
www.votebeat.org/2026/01/13/t...
Trump’s election executive order again set back with latest court ruling
Courts have so far blocked key provisions of the president’s executive order, but it’s had more influence over federal agencies.
www.votebeat.org
January 14, 2026 at 1:36 PM
“The more courts look at this [elections] executive order, the more they come to the conclusion that the president vastly exceeded his constitutional authority.”
www.votebeat.org/2026/01/13/t...
www.votebeat.org/2026/01/13/t...
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Florida's governor has called for a special session to redraw the state's #congressional map. CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social recently spoke to Politico about the administrative burden of #redistricting:
https://loom.ly/4icjjms
https://loom.ly/4icjjms
January 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Florida's governor has called for a special session to redraw the state's #congressional map. CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social recently spoke to Politico about the administrative burden of #redistricting:
https://loom.ly/4icjjms
https://loom.ly/4icjjms
Federal court in Seattle is the third court to find that almost all of President's Trump Executive Order on Elections is unconstitutional:
"The Constitution entrusts Congress and theStates—not the President—with the authority to regulate federal elections.”
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
"The Constitution entrusts Congress and theStates—not the President—with the authority to regulate federal elections.”
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
WashvTrumpElnOpn010926
www.documentcloud.org
January 10, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Federal court in Seattle is the third court to find that almost all of President's Trump Executive Order on Elections is unconstitutional:
"The Constitution entrusts Congress and theStates—not the President—with the authority to regulate federal elections.”
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
"The Constitution entrusts Congress and theStates—not the President—with the authority to regulate federal elections.”
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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The #DOJ has now sued 23 states over access to private #voter data.
“What the DOJ is trying to do is something that should frighten everybody across the political spectrum,” CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told AP. https://loom.ly/j_JDfs8
“What the DOJ is trying to do is something that should frighten everybody across the political spectrum,” CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told AP. https://loom.ly/j_JDfs8
January 8, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The #DOJ has now sued 23 states over access to private #voter data.
“What the DOJ is trying to do is something that should frighten everybody across the political spectrum,” CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told AP. https://loom.ly/j_JDfs8
“What the DOJ is trying to do is something that should frighten everybody across the political spectrum,” CEIR's @beckerdavidj.bsky.social told AP. https://loom.ly/j_JDfs8
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“We know what really happened on that day. And yet, there is a danger in forgetting that."
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined CBS News to mark five years since #January6.
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined CBS News to mark five years since #January6.
January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
“We know what really happened on that day. And yet, there is a danger in forgetting that."
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined CBS News to mark five years since #January6.
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social joined CBS News to mark five years since #January6.
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As we mark five years since #January6, the need to protect our #elections is even clearer.
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social: “The federal government is positioning itself as the primary destabilizing force in our elections."
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social: “The federal government is positioning itself as the primary destabilizing force in our elections."
January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
As we mark five years since #January6, the need to protect our #elections is even clearer.
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social: “The federal government is positioning itself as the primary destabilizing force in our elections."
CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj.bsky.social: “The federal government is positioning itself as the primary destabilizing force in our elections."
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"In the 5 years since the Capitol was stormed, no new facts have emerged to undermine the fact that many of the rioters acted in the misguided belief, pushed relentlessly by Mr. Trump, that he had been robbed of victory in 2020."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
For Many Jan. 6 Rioters, a Pardon From Trump Wasn’t Enough
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:14 PM
"In the 5 years since the Capitol was stormed, no new facts have emerged to undermine the fact that many of the rioters acted in the misguided belief, pushed relentlessly by Mr. Trump, that he had been robbed of victory in 2020."
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/u...
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It wasn’t just the Republican district attorney who supported the prosecution of Peters, all 3 GOP Mesa County (Co.) Commissioners at the time supported the prosecution.
In August 2024, Peters was convicted of 7 charges, including four felonies. 1/3
In August 2024, Peters was convicted of 7 charges, including four felonies. 1/3
December 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It wasn’t just the Republican district attorney who supported the prosecution of Peters, all 3 GOP Mesa County (Co.) Commissioners at the time supported the prosecution.
In August 2024, Peters was convicted of 7 charges, including four felonies. 1/3
In August 2024, Peters was convicted of 7 charges, including four felonies. 1/3
I've worked in elections for over a quarter century, and there are no election professionals more respected than Matt Crane, across the political spectrum. Read this.
www.coloradopolitics.com/2025/12/30/c...
www.coloradopolitics.com/2025/12/30/c...
Colorado Republicans at a crossroads on election integrity | OPINION
By Matt Crane For more than two decades, I have worked to make Colorado’s elections accurate, secure and transparent. As Arapahoe County Clerk, I strengthened audits, pushed for transparency, and advo...
www.coloradopolitics.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I've worked in elections for over a quarter century, and there are no election professionals more respected than Matt Crane, across the political spectrum. Read this.
www.coloradopolitics.com/2025/12/30/c...
www.coloradopolitics.com/2025/12/30/c...
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Despite the ongoing pressure on election systems and the people who support them, CEIR has made incredible strides in 2025. Thank you for standing with us.
If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating: https://loom.ly/xAO5sKE
If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating: https://loom.ly/xAO5sKE
December 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Despite the ongoing pressure on election systems and the people who support them, CEIR has made incredible strides in 2025. Thank you for standing with us.
If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating: https://loom.ly/xAO5sKE
If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating: https://loom.ly/xAO5sKE
Reposted by David Becker
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
December 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
Jack Smith, in his opening statement to House Judiciary, says:
"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power."
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Last night, the President made a failed attempt at a “pardon by tweet” of convicted Colorado felon and conspiracy theorist Tina Peters. This came after several unsuccessful efforts to use the power of the federal government to pressure state officials to release her, despite her crimes. /1
Last night, the President made a failed attempt at a “pardon by tweet” of convicted Colorado felon and conspiracy theorist Tina Peters. This came after several unsuccessful efforts to use the power of the federal government to pressure state officials to release her, despite her crimes. /1
December 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Last night, the President made a failed attempt at a “pardon by tweet” of convicted Colorado felon and conspiracy theorist Tina Peters. This came after several unsuccessful efforts to use the power of the federal government to pressure state officials to release her, despite her crimes. /1
Last night, the President made a failed attempt at a “pardon by tweet” of convicted Colorado felon and conspiracy theorist Tina Peters. This came after several unsuccessful efforts to use the power of the federal government to pressure state officials to release her, despite her crimes. /1
Tonight in particular it might be important to note some important constitutional limitations on Presidential power:
1. The President has extremely limited power over the states, absent an act of Congress.
2. The President has zero pardon power relating to state prosecutions of state crimes.
1. The President has extremely limited power over the states, absent an act of Congress.
2. The President has zero pardon power relating to state prosecutions of state crimes.
December 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Tonight in particular it might be important to note some important constitutional limitations on Presidential power:
1. The President has extremely limited power over the states, absent an act of Congress.
2. The President has zero pardon power relating to state prosecutions of state crimes.
1. The President has extremely limited power over the states, absent an act of Congress.
2. The President has zero pardon power relating to state prosecutions of state crimes.
This makes a total of 14 states the understaffed and mistake-prone Trump DOJ has brought vs states, all Dem-led, seeking to seize sensitive and private voter data - SSN, DL#, DOB, the holy trinity of identity theft - without any legal justification. /1
apnews.com/article/just...
apnews.com/article/just...
Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
The U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information.
apnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This makes a total of 14 states the understaffed and mistake-prone Trump DOJ has brought vs states, all Dem-led, seeking to seize sensitive and private voter data - SSN, DL#, DOB, the holy trinity of identity theft - without any legal justification. /1
apnews.com/article/just...
apnews.com/article/just...
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What do #Trump's election-related actions this year tell us about the 2026 #midterms? CEIR's executive director, @beckerdavidj.bsky.social, spoke to the Guardian about the future of our elections: https://loom.ly/867laS4
December 2, 2025 at 1:03 PM
What do #Trump's election-related actions this year tell us about the 2026 #midterms? CEIR's executive director, @beckerdavidj.bsky.social, spoke to the Guardian about the future of our elections: https://loom.ly/867laS4
"“The actual intention likely is to interfere with the 2026 elections and attempt to delegitimize them if the president’s party doesn’t do well.” said David Becker, the executive director of @electioninnov.bsky.social."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
They tried to overturn the 2020 US election. Now, they hold power in Trump’s Washington
Those who tried to overturn the 2020 election now occupy key federal roles, shaping rules and sowing doubt for 2026
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"“The actual intention likely is to interfere with the 2026 elections and attempt to delegitimize them if the president’s party doesn’t do well.” said David Becker, the executive director of @electioninnov.bsky.social."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Thank you to CNN's Kyung Lah and @beckerdavidj.bsky.social for their fascinating conversation on lessons learned from 2025 #elections and the path to 2026.
Watch the full webinar here: https://loom.ly/qkrdRCM
Watch the full webinar here: https://loom.ly/qkrdRCM
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Thank you to CNN's Kyung Lah and @beckerdavidj.bsky.social for their fascinating conversation on lessons learned from 2025 #elections and the path to 2026.
Watch the full webinar here: https://loom.ly/qkrdRCM
Watch the full webinar here: https://loom.ly/qkrdRCM
Reposted by David Becker
Per multiple sources:
Two hours after ruling that Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed to her post as US Atty in Virginia, prosecutors in the office were notified to put name of an assistant U.S. Atty atop cases
At 430p, instruction was reversed. They were told to resume using Halligan’s name
Two hours after ruling that Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed to her post as US Atty in Virginia, prosecutors in the office were notified to put name of an assistant U.S. Atty atop cases
At 430p, instruction was reversed. They were told to resume using Halligan’s name
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Per multiple sources:
Two hours after ruling that Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed to her post as US Atty in Virginia, prosecutors in the office were notified to put name of an assistant U.S. Atty atop cases
At 430p, instruction was reversed. They were told to resume using Halligan’s name
Two hours after ruling that Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed to her post as US Atty in Virginia, prosecutors in the office were notified to put name of an assistant U.S. Atty atop cases
At 430p, instruction was reversed. They were told to resume using Halligan’s name
Reposted by David Becker
Hope you'll attend this CEIR webinar with our executive director, @beckerdavidj.bsky.social, and CNN's Kyung Lah on Monday at 2:30pm. It'll be a great discussion. Register here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We're thrilled that CNN correspondent Kyung Lah will be joining Executive Director David Becker (@beckerdavidj.bsky.social) for our webinar on Monday. If you haven't already, you can register here: https://loom.ly/MRuxQvo
November 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Hope you'll attend this CEIR webinar with our executive director, @beckerdavidj.bsky.social, and CNN's Kyung Lah on Monday at 2:30pm. It'll be a great discussion. Register here:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...