Politics · October 22, 2026
Todd Blanche: 'Of course' DOJ would block states from certifying elections in some cases
Attorney General Todd Blanche recently addressed questions regarding potential Justice Department involvement in the certification of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. While Blanche stated that the DOJ has no intention to 'improperly interfere' with state processes, he acknowledged that he could not rule out certain 'doomsday' or hypothetical scenarios where the department might seek to block certification. This commentary follows reports that the DOJ is considering further litigation against states over voter roll maintenance, specifically regarding concerns about noncitizens on registration lists, similar to a recent lawsuit filed against California.
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Blanche won’t rule out DOJ post-election action in a ‘doomsday’ scenario
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Todd Blanche Refuses to Rule Out Election Interference
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AG Blanche says DOJ has no plans to 'improperly interfere' with states certifying votes
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Reported across the spectrum
- Attorney General Todd Blanche was asked if the DOJ would seek to block states from certifying election results.
- Blanche stated it is not the DOJ's intention to 'improperly interfere' with elections.
- Blanche acknowledged hypothetical 'doomsday' scenarios where the DOJ might intervene.
- The DOJ recently sued California to compel a review of 18,000 registered voters suspected of being noncitizens.
- Blanche declined to make 'conclusory statements' about future actions due to uncertainty about future events.
Reported by only some outlets
- The DOJ is reportedly weighing legal actions against more states regarding voter rolls.
- Seven states besides California, plus Washington D.C., use all-mail voting systems.
- Todd Blanche previously served as Donald Trump's personal criminal lawyer.
- The lawsuit against California specifically targets 18,000 registered voters.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
characterize Blanche's remarks as a failure to inspire confidence, emphasize his past as a 'Trump loyalist,' and frame his responses as an admission of potential election interference.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
emphasize Blanche's stated lack of intention to 'improperly interfere' and frame the DOJ's actions as a legitimate effort to investigate voter rolls for noncitizens.
Where coverage diverges
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