Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats are preparing for the 2026 midterm elections while also raising concerns about potential vulnerabilities in election systems, including the possibility of interference with voting technology.

Pelosi’s remarks come after months of public debate over election security, during which Democrats have maintained that U.S. elections are secure and have criticized Republicans for raising concerns about potential irregularities.

Her comments also follow continued opposition from Democrats to certain election-related legislation, including proposals such as the SAVE America Act, which supporters say would strengthen election safeguards.

Speaking about the party’s priorities heading into the next election cycle, Pelosi outlined what she described as a three-part mission focused on electoral success, security, and policy messaging.

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"We always have concerns, but with this president and these Republicans, who have no commitment to the rule of law and doing things the appropriate way, we're ready," Pelosi said.

"We have three purposes now. One is to win the midterms. Two is to make sure the elections are safe. And three, to tell people what we will do when we win. And that is the mission."

Pelosi also pointed to a range of actions she said are being used to address election-related concerns, including legal strategies and communication efforts.

"There are so many things that you can do to protect the election. And they are being done, whether it's litigation or legislation or just mobilization, communication, all of that," she added.

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At the same time, Pelosi raised the possibility of threats involving election systems and technology, saying that vigilance will be necessary to guard against potential interference.

"But in addition to that, we have to be on guard as to what they may try to do to the technology," the former Speaker of the House said.

"They may try to creep into the technology and create a false count. How do you guard against that? That's a challenge."

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Her comments come as election security continues to be a central issue in national political discussions, with lawmakers and officials debating the balance between maintaining public confidence in election systems and addressing concerns about vulnerabilities.

Democrats have frequently pushed back against claims that U.S. elections are compromised, emphasizing the reliability of current systems and processes.

At the same time, proposals aimed at increasing identification requirements or tightening procedures have been the subject of ongoing debate in Congress and state legislatures.

Pelosi’s remarks highlight the continued focus on election integrity as both parties prepare for upcoming contests, including the 2026 midterms.

Officials across the political spectrum have pointed to the importance of safeguarding election systems, while also differing on what measures are necessary to achieve that goal.

The discussion over election technology, legislative proposals, and oversight is expected to continue as the midterm elections approach, with both parties emphasizing their respective approaches to ensuring the integrity of the voting process.

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