Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice plans to send election observers to California and New Jersey for off-year elections. The department's aim is to monitor polling sites and ensure election transparency and security, following requests from state Republican parties.
Key Facts
- The Justice Department will station observers in Passaic County, New Jersey, and five counties in California: Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Riverside, and Fresno.
- The department's goal is to ensure transparency and compliance with federal election laws.
- California is holding a special election to address changes in congressional districts.
- New Jersey's election includes an open seat for governor, attracting large spending from both political parties.
- Some Democrats criticize the Justice Department's decision as unnecessary interference.
- The Republican Party's letter mentioned past voting irregularities in these California counties.
- The Justice Department has requested voter roll information from several states, including California.
