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October 27, 2026
DOJ asks Washington to set aside ballots from 405 suspected noncitizen voters
- The Justice Department asked Washington to set aside ballots from 405 people it suspects are registered to vote without citizenship, citing 1,500 votes they cast in prior elections.
- Acting U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd said the department expects to send Washington an additional list before Election Day.
- Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is reviewing the request and criticized its timing; the department acknowledged some people on its list may since have become naturalized citizens.
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- DOJ asks Washington state to set aside 400 ballots from voters it says may be noncitizensOct 27, 2026 at 1:08 AM · NBC
- Trump administration asks Washington to set aside hundreds of ballots from suspected noncitizen votersOct 27, 2026 at 1:26 AM · The Guardian