Conservative Organizer Warns GOP: 2026 Midterms Could Slip Away Without Election Reform Action
As the 2026 midterm elections near, a prominent conservative grassroots organizer is publicly criticizing Republican leaders, warning that the party could lose political momentum if it fails to keep pledges.
Early Vote Action PAC’s Scott Presler expressed frustration with GOP lawmakers on “The Sage Steele Show.” He claimed that Republican supporters gave the party control of the House, Senate, and White House but now expect policy action.
Presler said Republicans should capitalize on a rare political chance. He applauded President Donald Trump for focusing on immigration enforcement, energy costs, and Middle East, Russia, and Ukraine foreign policy, but he noted that many Americans want more action, especially on election security and immigration enforcement.
The SAVE America Act is his main priority. A passport or birth certificate would be needed to register to vote countrywide under the bill. It would require photo ID for voting. Trump supports the bill, which narrowly passed the House of Representatives.
However, the Senate has blocked it. It gained 50 votes but was stalled by procedural issues including the filibuster rule, which requires 60 votes to advance most legislation. President Trump has urged Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass significant legislation with a simple majority.
Presler questioned whether Republican lawmakers would act decisively or risk another electoral disaster. He said that Republicans controlled Congress and the presidency after the 2016 elections but lost the House in 2018. He also noted President Trump’s impeachment and 2020 election of Joe Biden, showing that political momentum can change fast if expectations are not realized.
Presler has regularly urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to pursue the bill in recent weeks. Thune has stated that the Senate lacks the votes to repeal the filibuster rule.
Primary sponsor Mike Lee of Utah has vehemently defended the bill. He said the law is needed to defend election integrity and boost voter confidence.
Republican supporters of the SAVE America Act argue it would prevent voter fraud by limiting registration and voting to U.S. citizens. Democrats say the measures might hinder voters, such as married women who have changed their last names and may have documentation issues.
The debate shows Republican Party strain ahead of November 3, 2026. Conservative groups want lawmakers to move quickly with less than a year until midterms. Presler stressed that time is short and that people may react severely if campaign promises are broken.
Republican leaders wanting to keep control in Washington may focus on the SAVE America Act as the political landscape changes. Whether the Senate can overcome procedural hurdles or party differences is unknown.
The conservative base is pressuring for legislative outcomes before the next national election.
Sources:
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
Official public statements from Senate leadership and bill sponsors
