Federal officials have demanded that Washington state election authorities invalidate ballots from hundreds of individuals suspected of voting illegally after allegedly registering without U.S. citizenship. The Justice Department claims it has evidence linking over 400 registrants to more than 1,500 votes cast in violation of federal law. The request comes in a formal letter to state election officials, escalating scrutiny over voter eligibility ahead of upcoming elections. The move raises questions about how states verify citizenship status and the potential impact on vote counts.
Federal officials on Monday called on Washington state’s election officials to set aside ballots from over 400 people they say have illegally registered to vote without U.S. citizenship. The Justice Department (DOJ), in a letter to Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, said it has identified 1,500 votes cast by the more than 400 people...
