Hegseth announces all US troops will get 1 day off to vote in October
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said all U.S. military members will get one day off in October to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. This voting day off will happen by October 15 and will continue during every even-numbered election year.Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the voting day off for troops.
- Every U.S. service member will get one day off in October to vote.
- The day off will be given by October 15, before the midterm elections in 2026.
- This policy will repeat during all even-numbered election years.
- The Pentagon described the move as "apolitical," meaning it is not for or against any political party.
- The goal is to help military voters participate in elections more easily.
- The announcement was made on a Friday.
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