Trump to Address Election Rules in Thursday Prime-Time Speech

Why it matters locally: Potential federal voting regulations discussed in this address could impact California's election administration, voter registration processes, and the types of ballots used in future elections, despite the state's existing comprehensive voting laws.

WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump will deliver a prime-time address on Thursday, discussing election rules. The speech coincides with Trump's intensified appeals for Republican lawmakers to implement more stringent federal voting regulations. These proposed regulations pertain to the upcoming midterm elections in November. Trump has publicly voiced his support for these changes in recent statements.