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Trump administration: Hundreds of Washington state voters may be noncitizens

Trump administration: Hundreds of Washington state voters may be noncitizens

Summary

The Justice Department told Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs that it identified more than 400 people it says registered to vote without U.S. citizenship. The department said those individuals cast about 1,500 votes and asked state election officials to set aside their ballots.

Key Facts

  • Federal officials made the request on Monday.
  • The Justice Department sent a letter to Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs.
  • The department said it identified more than 400 people who registered to vote without U.S. citizenship.
  • The department said the identified people cast about 1,500 votes.
  • Federal officials asked Washington election officials to set aside the ballots.
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