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DOJ Sending Election Monitors to King County for Nov. 3 Midterms
The U.S. Department of Justice notified King County Elections Director Julie Wise that federal election monitors will be present in King County, Washington, for the November 3 midterm elections. The DOJ stated these observers are routine and strictly limited to observing compliance with federal voting rights and disability access laws without interfering in the voting process. This marks the first time King County has received such monitors, although Washington Secretary of State officials noted that federal observers have visited other parts of the state previously. Voting by mail is currently underway in Washington, where almost all ballots are returned via drop box or mail.