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August 18, 2026
Senator Slotkin Seeks Assurance Against Military Deployment at Polls
- Slotkin requests confirmation that federal troops will not be sent to polling places during the November elections.
- Concerns arise from past comments by former President Trump regarding military involvement in elections.
- Federal law restricts military presence at polling locations unless necessary to repel armed threats.
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- Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm electionsAug 18, 2026 at 5:05 PM · ABC News
- Slotkin asks Hegseth, Caine to confirm troops won't be sent to polling placesAug 19, 2026 at 4:09 PM · The Hill