Justice Department seeks to set aside 400 Washington ballots
By The BriefBrief
The Trump administration asked Washington state to set aside ballots from more than 400 people it says may be noncitizens. The Justice Department said it identified 1,500 votes cast by those people in prior elections; noncitizen voting is exceptionally rare.
WHO:The Trump administration and the Justice Department
WHAT:Asked Washington state to set aside ballots from more than 400 people it says may be noncitizens.
WHEN:Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 5:52 PM ET
WHERE:Washington, USA
WHY:The Justice Department said it identified 1,500 votes cast by the people whose ballots the administration wants set aside.
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