Military commanders have been ordered to pause operations for a day this month to allow service members time to cast their votes in the upcoming midterms. Ballots from overseas troops and Americans abroad are already being received in Washington’s King County, arriving through mail and electronic submissions. The process involves strict verification and counting measures to ensure security, though concerns about potential vulnerabilities remain. An investigation examines how these ballots are handled and whether current safeguards are sufficient to prevent irregularities.
Defense Secretary Hegseth directed military commanders to have a one-day "stand down" this month so service members have time to vote in the midterms. In King County, Washington, ballots are already being processed from service members and Americans living abroad. Some arrive by mail. Some by email. Liz Landers takes a look at how those ballots are verified and counted and how secure they are.
