Republican nominee for Maine governor says he wants ICE agents at polling places in the state
Summary
Maine’s Republican candidate for governor, Bobby Charles, said he plans to ask a top Homeland Security official to send U.S. Marshals and ICE agents to polling places during the fall elections. Charles said this is to prevent violence, intimidation, and illegal voting at polling sites.Key Facts
- Bobby Charles is the Republican nominee for governor in Maine.
- He wants to ask Tom Homan, a Homeland Security official, to send federal agents to polling places weeks before Election Day.
- Charles mentioned this plan during a speech to a Maine Young Republicans group.
- The purpose is to stop violence, voter intimidation, and illegal votes at polling stations.
- Charles emphasized only legally eligible voters should vote without intimidation.
- President Donald Trump has questioned election security and pushed for stricter voting rules, including proof of citizenship.
- Voting by noncitizens is very rare and illegal, punishable by law including possible deportation.
- DHS has not confirmed any talks with political campaigns about sending federal agents to polling places.
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