RNC chair says surge of lawsuits will influence voting rules past 2026
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters says the party’s 179 active lawsuits in 37 states are intended to set election rules that extend beyond the 2026 midterms.
In an interview, RNC Chairman and Florida state senator Joe Gruters explained that the committee’s legal strategy involves 179 active lawsuits spanning 37 states, aiming to shape voting regulations well beyond the 2026 midterm elections. The RNC has filed a total of 200 cases for that cycle, surpassing its previous record of 175 lawsuits in the 2024 cycle. So far, the party claims 34 courtroom wins, with pending cases in eight states concerning out-of-state voters and recent successes in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia.
Gruters pointed to the upcoming Supreme Court case RNC v. Mi Familia Vota, which will decide whether Arizona can require proof of citizenship for voter registration and purge ineligible names from rolls. The committee also expanded its volunteer base to 16,971 poll workers, a 42% increase from the same point in the 2024 presidential race. He reiterated the RNC’s three election-integrity priorities: voter ID, securing mail-in ballots, and proof of citizenship, and mentioned discussions with President Donald Trump about the SAVE America Act.
Why it matters
The lawsuit surge could alter voting procedures nationwide, affecting future elections and voter eligibility.
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