Top US general says no plans to send troops to polls for November elections
Summary
The top U.S. military officer, General Dan Caine, told a Democratic senator there are no plans to send troops to polling places during the 2026 elections. He also stated the military will not take over ballots or voting machines and has not received any illegal orders related to the election.Key Facts
- General Dan Caine is the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military officer.
- Caine wrote a letter to Senator Elissa Slotkin assuring no troops will be sent to voting locations in the 2026 elections.
- The military also will not seize ballots, voting machines, or election materials.
- Federal law bans armed troops at polls unless repelling armed enemies of the U.S.
- The National Guard is usually under state, not federal, control and may be involved in some circumstances.
- Senator Slotkin requested confirmation from the military and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but has not received a reply from Hegseth.
- Concerns from Democrats come after President Trump deployed federal agents and National Guard troops in certain states for immigration and crime control.
- The military’s apolitical role and separation from political actions are considered important for democracy.
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