Trump Administration Asks Washington to Set Aside Ballots From More Than 400 Voters
The Trump administration has asked Washington state to set aside ballots from over 400 voters whom it alleges may not be U.S. citizens, following a similar action in California.
Detroit, MI, October 26, 2026 —
The Trump administration has asked Washington state to set aside ballots from more than 400 voters it alleges may not be U.S. citizens, according to the available summary of the action. The request follows a similar action in California.
The information provided does not specify when the request was made, which state office or officials received it, or what election the ballots concern. It also does not identify the voters, describe the evidence behind the administration’s allegation, or explain the process Washington is being asked to follow.
The summary does not say whether Washington state has responded, whether any ballots have been set aside, or whether the request has led to a legal filing or other formal action. It does not provide details about the earlier action in California beyond noting that it was similar.
The administration’s position is described as an allegation: it says the voters may not be U.S. citizens. The information provided does not establish that any of the voters are ineligible, nor does it state that the ballots have been removed from counting.
Further details about the request, the state’s response and the status of the ballots were not included in the summary. The number cited is more than 400, but an exact count was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Gene Johnson, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
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