Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine Says U.S. Military Has No Plans to Send Troops to Polling Sites
Top General Outlines Position on Election Day Presence
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine confirmed that the U.S. military has no plans to deploy troops to polling locations during the upcoming November midterm elections.
The top military officer reiterated the armed forces’ stance, confirming that federal troops will not be stationed at voting sites across the country as voters cast their ballots.
Clarification Provided to Lawmakers
Caine addressed the topic directly in communication involving lawmaker Slotkin, confirming the absence of any current military preparations or directives aimed at election day operations at voting locations.
The statement addresses discussions surrounding potential election security measures and reinforces the standard division of responsibilities, where civilian law enforcement and local election administrators manage voting security during the midterms.
