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Politics · October 30, 2026

DOJ again warns election officials of potential criminal prosecution, days before midterm elections

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Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter speaks at a Justice Department press conference in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 22, 2026. McCotter signed letters dated Oct. 29 warning state election officials of criminal penalties for failing to preserve election records. (Photo by F

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