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Trump Calls for DOJ Probe After Maryland Ballot Mix-up

5/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump demanded a DOJ probe of Maryland’s ballot distribution on Truth Social, citing it as evidence for his SAVE America Act that would require proof of citizenship to vote.
Maryland election board said the original ballots will be voided and sealed.
Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis said a vendor error printed the wrong party ballot for the primary, prompting the state to send new ballots to over 565,000 voters.

History

Historical Context

The 2000 Florida presidential recount, halted by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec 12 2000, left Bush ahead by just 537 votes after Secretary of State Katherine Harris certified the result. That controversy spurred the 2002 Help America Vote Act and today’s Maryland printing error affecting over 565,000 voters, flagged by Administrator Jared DeMarinis, revives concerns over ballot verification.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump demanded a DOJ probe of Maryland’s ballot distribution on Truth Social, citing it as evidence for his SAVE America Act that would require proof of citizenship to vote.
Maryland election board said the original ballots will be voided and sealed.
Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis said a vendor error printed the wrong party ballot for the primary, prompting the state to send new ballots to over 565,000 voters.

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