Slotkin asks Hegseth, Caine to confirm troops won’t be sent to polling places
- Posted on August 19, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
Michigan Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin has formally requested assurances from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair General Dan Caine regarding military deployment restrictions. The correspondence seeks explicit confirmation that active-duty troops will not be stationed at polling locations during elections, addressing ongoing concerns about potential military involvement in civilian voting processes and electoral integrity safeguards.
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Slotkin asks Hegseth, Caine to confirm troops won’t be sent to polling places
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) on Monday sent letters to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine, asking them to confirm they will not deploy U.S. serv…
