Voter Access & Registration: National Voter Registration Day drove fresh reminders and local help efforts, from volunteers registering eligible voters to state officials visiting schools and explaining how to check status and register ahead of Nov. 3. Election Integrity Under Fire: In North Texas, federal authorities arrested seven people accused of illegally voting in 2018/2024 elections, with additional state charges filed, while New Jersey lawmakers held a hearing on a voter registration glitch involving thousands of noncitizens. Campaigns & Political Power: Trump is set to campaign in North Carolina with GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley, as a new poll finds Americans leaning more Democratic for congressional races. Trust in Elections: A UC San Diego survey found fewer than half of Americans expect midterms to be free and fair, underscoring declining confidence. Global Election Watch: Russia’s parliamentary vote features nearly 200 Ukraine war veterans promoted by the Kremlin, while Australia’s Exclusive Brethren influence plot faces renewed parliamentary scrutiny. Local Politics & Governance: Colorado election officials warn long ballots may slow results, and a Delhi college student-union campaign turned violent, injuring two students.