Claimant
Election officials and experts (survey of 37 election experts, Votebeat)
Source
Votebeat — Which fears about the 2026 midterms are likeliest to come true?·Center | Also: [Bipartisan Policy Center — United in Security: How Every State Protects Your Vote in 2026](https://bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/united-in-security-how-every-state-protects-your-vote-2026/) | Bias: Center
Notes
Despite outdated hardware, all 37 surveyed experts said it was unlikely voter fraud would influence any 2026 congressional outcome. 96% of 2026 voters expected to use paper-trail-verified systems. The eBay sourcing detail is notable for security audit purposes.
Coverage Gap
None apparent — this angle has bipartisan concern