Senator Elissa Slotkin sent letters to Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on August 18, 2026. In her correspondence, she requested confirmation that the Department of Defense would not deploy federal troops to polling places or seize election materials during the upcoming midterm elections.
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Sen. Slotkin requests assurance from military leaders regarding election security
Senator Elissa Slotkin has reached out to military leaders, including Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, seeking assurance that federal troops will not be sent to polling locations or involved in the handling of election materials. This request was made in letters dated August 18, 2026.
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Sen. Slotkin presses Hegseth, Caine to commit to keeping U.S. military out of the midterm elections
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Sen. Slotkin requests assurance from military leaders regarding election security