Multi-source·Sep 1, 2026·2 sources analyzed
Military Will Not Deploy Troops to Polls in November
The Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair confirmed there are no plans for military involvement in the upcoming elections. Election security will be managed by state and local authorities. (sources: thehill, ap)
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine informed Senator Elissa Slotkin that the military will not be deployed to polling places during the November midterm elections.
- Caine communicated the decision in a letter to Slotkin.
- Election administration and security are the responsibility of state and local officials.
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