DOJ Deploys Election Monitors Across Six States for 2026 Primaries

The Justice Department says it will send election monitors to 15 jurisdictions across six states for the 2026 primary season, framing the move as routine monitoring, while also issuing nationwide letters warning election officials about potential criminal liability for noncitizen voting; monitors will review language access, disability access, and whether polling places operate for required hours, with the program potentially expanding before the general election amid a broader focus on alleged voting irregularities.