California Election Officials Reportedly Confused by DOJ Ballot Demand
California election officials are reportedly frustrated and confused by a demand from the U.S. Justice Department to sequester ballots believed to have been sent to noncitizen voters.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 24, 2026 —
California election officials are reportedly frustrated and confused by a U.S. Justice Department demand to sequester ballots believed to have been sent to noncitizen voters. The information available does not identify the officials or jurisdictions involved, or explain how many ballots are at issue.
The account describes the demand as coming from the Justice Department, but does not provide its date, the wording or legal basis of the request, or a deadline for responding. It also does not say whether any ballots have been sequestered, whether officials have taken other steps, or what response they may have made.
The ballots are described as ones believed to have been sent to noncitizen voters. No details are provided about how that belief was reached, how the ballots were identified, or whether the ballots were returned, counted or otherwise handled. The information does not establish that any noncitizen voted.
The reported frustration and confusion among California election officials are the only reactions described. No officials are named, and no direct statements or quotations are included. The account also does not specify whether the demand applies statewide or to particular local election offices.
Further details about the request and its implications are not available in the information provided. As a result, the scope of the demand, the number and status of the ballots, and any subsequent actions by the Justice Department or California officials remain unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Associated Press on www.wric.com, see more information here.
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