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Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon criticized Justice Department election monitors for aggressive, irregular conduct during the state's primary, saying their actions exceeded their authority and included a request to inspect voting machines; local officials echoed concerns about overreach.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon asked the state attorney general to investigate what he called aggressive and irregular behavior by Justice Department election monitors observing his state's primary, signaling concerns over their conduct and possible overreach of authority. The DOJ defends its monitoring program as a long-standing practice, noting monitors in several states and preparing more for November, while CNN sought comment from officials.
A dispute has arisen between the U.S. Department of Justice and New Jersey's Attorney General over federal election monitors in Passaic County, with the DOJ seeking access to polling sites amid concerns over ballot security and alleged voter fraud, while the state officials assert that federal monitors have no legal right to enter polling locations without court approval.
The Trump administration's DOJ plans to send election monitors to five California counties during the upcoming election, a move requested by the California Republican Party, to ensure transparency and security amid ongoing voting on Proposition 50, sparking partisan reactions.
The Department of Justice plans to send election observers to California and New Jersey during their upcoming off-year elections, prompting mixed reactions from state officials amid concerns over election integrity and potential interference, especially given recent political tensions and claims of voting irregularities.