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Federal Agents at Polls? States Push Back Amid Uncertainty

3/30/2026

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The lack of clarity from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration about deploying federal agents at polling places in November has sparked concern.
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin says agents would be present only if there is a specific threat, prompting alarms among Democrats and state officials.
At least eight states have proposed legislation to limit federal access to polling locations, while the administration has not confirmed any plans.

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The lack of clarity from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration about deploying federal agents at polling places in November has sparked concern.
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin says agents would be present only if there is a specific threat, prompting alarms among Democrats and state officials.
At least eight states have proposed legislation to limit federal access to polling locations, while the administration has not confirmed any plans.