World · 18 d ago
US election officials prepare for the midterms under federal pressure
In July, the Justice Department wrote to election officials in all 50 states, warning of criminal charges if ballots cast by non-citizens were counted in November. Maryland's election administrator, Jared DeMarinis, called the letter destabilizing and troubling.
Non-citizens among 8.2 million Georgia voters
20 non-citizens
Voting by non-citizens is extremely rare: a 2024 review in Georgia found 20 non-citizens among 8.2 million registered voters.
"If ICE shows up at polling stations, we are ready to deal with it legally."
— Francisco Aguilar, Nevada secretary of state
Nov
3
Tuesday
United States
The midterm elections are on Nov 3, and officials advise voters worried about federal agents to vote by mail or in advance.
