Gen. Caine: No plans to send troops to polls

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Gen. Caine, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military, said there are no plans to send troops to polling places during November’s midterm congressional elections. The remarks address whether military personnel would be deployed to vote sites.

WHO: Gen. Caine

WHAT: Said there are no plans to send troops to polling places in November’s midterm elections

WHEN: Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 1:54 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: No specific trigger was reported beyond addressing plans for troop presence at polling places in November’s midterm elections.

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