DOJ says election officials could face jail time if they fail to preserve records

What happened: The Justice Department sent letters to election officials in multiple states warning they could face jail time if they fail to preserve election records under federal law, according to copies obtained by ABC News. Why it matters: The letters put state election officials on notice of potential criminal exposure over records preservation. The story is developing and further details were not provided.

The Justice Department sent letters to election officials in multiple states warning they could face jail time if they fail to preserve election records under federal law, according to copies obtained by ABC News.

The letters put state election officials on notice of potential criminal exposure over records preservation. The story is developing and further details were not provided.