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The US Justice Department sent 1,000 observers to observe voting conditions in several states ahead of the election, primarily in Democratic-leaning jurisdictions. At the same time, more than 58.67 million early votes have been cast and voters are most concerned about the cost of living.
Ministry of Justice It was announced that in response to the general election on the 3rd, 1,000 election observers and observers have been dispatched to multiple jurisdictions in 50 states across the United States. It is “the largest election observation operation in the history of the Justice Department.” Reuters analysis shows that election observers deployed by the Justice Department are sent primarily to jurisdictions with clear Democratic leanings; Nearly two-thirds of jurisdictions under observation support the Democratic presidential candidate in the 2024 presidential election.he jinli (Kamala Harris), notrump .
Most of these jurisdictions are concentrated in states that can decide control of the federal Senate, and are dominated by African-American and Latino voters.
The Justice Department has long sent agents to states to observe and monitor elections, and senior officials said they are sending observers to areas where voters have historically faced difficulties getting to the polls and face potential intimidation in hotly contested districts to ensure compliance with federal law.
Official voting for the US midterm elections began on the 3rd, with polling stations opening in Florida, Delaware and Georgia.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that American voters enthusiastically voted early this time. As of 23:30 EST on the 2nd, more than 58.67 million votes had been cast. The vast majority of voters said that cost of living was the issue of most concern and was the primary consideration in voting.
The BBC reported, citing data from the University of Florida in the United States, that there were more than 31.89 million in-person early votes and more than 26.77 million mail-in votes. In recent years, more and more states have begun to implement early voting. The Election Innovation Research Center reported that 97% of eligible voters in the United States live in areas where early voting is available.
Voting in Indiana and Kentucky will end at 18:00 ET on the 3rd at the earliest, but it is difficult to tell the overall situation by only looking at these two states. Voting in Ohio and Maine ended at 19:30 on the 3rd and 20:00 on the 3rd, respectively. The Senate races in both states are fierce, which could give an early indication of the overall mood of voters.
Trump’s approval ratings have remained at historic lows in recent months, but he has still worked hard to build momentum and held dozens of rallies across the country to focus on the election. The BBC said voters are most concerned about high prices, which also explains why Trump continues to campaign in Republican constituencies where polls have been solid in the past, and appeared in Iowa and Kansas last weekend.
Harmeet K., Assistant Secretary, Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice. Dhillon said in a statement on the 3rd: “I am deeply proud that we are conducting the largest oversight campaign in the history of the Justice Department, and we are committed to ensuring election transparency with a firm and non-discriminatory attitude and approach.”
Federal election observation programs expanded when some states specifically issued new guidelines to local election officials and poll workers stating that Justice Department observers have limited authority on Election Day; Justice Department employees do not have the authority to investigate the site or prevent others from voting in any way. Some jurisdictions in Minnesota, including Hennepin County, which includes the city of Minneapolis, have flatly refused the Justice Department’s request for access to polling places.
Reuters reported that the Trump administration has taken a tough stance on election supervision, not only requiring states to provide voter registration information, but also advocating that stricter measures should be taken to ensure that the public maintains confidence in the election process. Related measures include asking the Supreme Court to temporarily stop California from counting mail-in ballots from more than 20,000 voters whom federal officials believe may not be U.S. citizens. On the evening of the 2nd, the Supreme Court rejected this request. Critics argue that these operations and surveillance programs can lead to voter harassment and intimidation.
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The Justice Department announced the dispatch of 1,000 election observers and observers to multiple jurisdictions in all 50 states across the United States, calling it the largest election observation operation in Justice Department history to ensure that voting is conducted according to law.
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A Reuters analysis shows that nearly two-thirds of the jurisdictions under observation will support Harris in 2024, with the majority located in states that could sway control of the federal Senate, and often areas where African-American and Latino voters make up the majority.
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Some states have reminded election workers that Justice Department observers have limited authority on site and cannot investigate or stop voting; Some jurisdictions have even denied them access to polling stations, with critics worrying that this could cause disruption or psychological stress for voters.
