由于与选举有关的滥权行为和专制策略,美国民主规范在2026年中期选举前受到压力。 U.S. democratic norms are under strain ahead of 2026 midterms due to election-related abuses and authoritarian tactics.

随着美国接近2026年中期选举,对民主侵蚀的担忧日益增长,一些政治科学家警告说,该国正在形成一种温和的专制主义形式。 As the U.S. nears the 2026 midterm elections, concerns over democratic erosion have grown, with some political scientists warning the country is entering a mild form of authoritarianism. 包括威胁媒体公司、提议在城市部署军队、联邦特工在明尼阿波利斯枪杀两名美国公民等行动, Actions including threats against media companies, proposals to deploy military forces in cities, and federal agents fatally shooting two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis have fueled public backlash. 努力获取州选民数据和在投票地点执行移民执法——虽然非法——却引起人们对选民镇压的警觉,特别是在边缘化社区。 Efforts to access state voter data and deploy immigration enforcement at polling places—though illegal—have raised alarms about voter suppression, particularly among marginalized communities. 一些专家认为,民主机构仍具有韧性,操纵选举的企图基本上失败了,而另一些专家则警告这些在匈牙利使用的反射战术,威胁选举的完整性。 While some experts argue democratic institutions remain resilient and attempts to manipulate elections have largely failed, others warn these moves mirror tactics used in Hungary and threaten electoral integrity. 中期选举被视为对美国民主的关键考验。 The midterms are seen as a pivotal test for American democracy.