In Reply to: Is this the “war” Trump started to … posted by Fuzzy on January 03, 2026 at 08:20:09
In the United States:
No Presidential Power: The U.S. President cannot unilaterally cancel or postpone a federal election; only Congress can.
Historical Precedent: Elections have always proceeded, even during the Civil War and World Wars.
State Authority: States manage federal elections, and federal law generally allows them to reschedule congressional elections (but not presidential) in "exigent" (emergency) circumstances, with potential federal court interpretation.
Constitutional Hurdles: Changing the date for a presidential election would likely require a specific act of Congress, and any such move faces significant legal and constitutional challenges, especially regarding the fixed terms of office.