Justice Department asks Washington to set aside ballots
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. Justice Department asked Washington state not to count mail ballots from more than 400 residents who may not be U.S. citizens. Federal prosecutors said they sent the Washington secretary of state a letter with a list of 400 people they claimed were not citizens. The request comes ahead of the November 3 midterms.
WHO:The U.S. Justice Department
WHAT:asked Washington state not to count mail ballots from more than 400 residents who may not be U.S. citizens
WHEN:Oct 27, 2026
WHERE:Washington, USA
WHY:The stated basis for the request is that the residents may not be U.S. citizens.
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