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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES

DOJ asks Washington to set aside ballots tied to suspected noncitizens

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The Justice Department asked Washington state election officials to set aside ballots it says may be linked to more than 400 people who are not U.S. citizens. The supplied reports do not independently establish the allegations or say how state officials will respond.

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Why it matters

The dispute concerns ballot handling and election administration in Washington, affecting state officials and voters. The reports do not establish that the ballots are ineligible or describe a ruling on the request.