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House Republicans are moving decisively to overhaul the nation’s election system ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, marking what many conservatives see as a critical step toward restoring trust in America’s voting process under President Donald Trump.
Republican leaders in the House are preparing to roll out a sweeping election reform package that would establish new nationwide standards for how federal elections are conducted. The effort centers on voter identification, citizenship verification, and stronger safeguards against fraud and abuse.
The proposal, known as the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act, is being introduced by the House Committee on House Administration and represents one of the most ambitious election integrity initiatives in decades.
Stronger Voter ID and Citizenship Requirements
A major component of the legislation incorporates key elements of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which was spearheaded by Rep. Chip Roy.
Under the proposal, individuals registering to vote in federal elections for the first time would be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Voters would also need to present a valid photo ID before casting a ballot—an idea consistently supported by large majorities of Americans across party lines.
Committee Chairman Bryan Steil said the legislation is designed to ensure elections are fair, secure, and transparent.
“Americans should be confident their elections are being run with integrity,” Steil said, pointing to commonsense voter ID rules, accurate voter rolls, and clear citizenship verification standards.
Making Elections Secure, Not Complicated
Supporters argue the bill strikes the right balance—protecting the right to vote while closing loopholes that have undermined public confidence.
While left-wing activists and groups such as the League of Women Voters claim voter ID laws are restrictive, research highlighted by the Heritage Foundation shows voter ID requirements are overwhelmingly popular with voters, including minorities and seniors.
Key Election Integrity Reforms
In addition to voter ID and citizenship verification, the MEGA Act would:
- Ban ranked-choice voting in federal elections
- Require auditable paper ballots instead of electronic-only systems
- Strengthen voter roll maintenance to remove outdated or ineligible registrations
- End universal mail-in ballots by requiring voters to request them
- Require mail-in ballots to arrive by Election Day
- Prohibit third-party ballot harvesting operations
Republicans argue these reforms are necessary to prevent confusion, manipulation, and delays that have plagued recent elections.
A Strategic Move Ahead of 2026
The timing of the legislation is no accident. Historically, the party holding the White House often faces losses during midterm elections. However, GOP leaders believe that restoring faith in the election system could energize voters and help Republicans defy historical trends in 2026.
With President Trump continuing to emphasize election integrity as a core issue, House Republicans see the MEGA Act as both a policy priority and a political opportunity—one that could reshape the midterm landscape.
