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DOJ has monitored elections for decades. Here's why some state officials are concerned this year
DOJ election monitoring concerns state officials despite decades-long practice.
Context
What happened: The DOJ will deploy federal election monitors on Nov. 3, more than doubling the number used during the 2022 midterms. Some state officials have raised concerns about this year's effort.
Key numbers: More than double the number of federal monitors compared with the 2022 midterms; monitoring date is Nov. 3.
Why it matters: The DOJ has monitored polling places for decades, but the expanded deployment this year has drawn concern from some state officials.
What changed
The DOJ will deploy federal election monitors on Nov. 3, more than doubling the number used during the 2022 midterms. Some state officials have raised concerns about this year's effort.
Why it matters
The DOJ has monitored polling places for decades, but the expanded deployment this year has drawn concern from some state officials.
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Oct 23, 2026 10:02 PM ET