Chris Hayes, host of 'All In,' discusses his concerns about the 2026 midterm elections and the potential for close races in key states like Texas.

He highlights the risks posed by President Donald Trump's attempts to influence the elections, particularly through his allies like Steve Bannon and Cleta Mitchell, who are pushing for nationalized elections.

Hayes expresses fear that a narrow victory in Texas, such as James Talarico beating Ken Paxton by 5,000 votes, could trigger extreme measures to overturn the results.While acknowledging the decentralized nature of the U.S.electoral system and the legal barriers to Trump's interference, Hayes remains worried about the possibility of close margins leading to unprecedented efforts to manipulate outcomes.

UCLA Law professor Rick Hasen notes that Trump has no direct power over elections but warns of potential legal battles if the president attempts to interfere.The article underscores the tension between political strategy and electoral integrity as the midterms approach.