Justice Department election observers report to polling locations nationwide

The Justice Department sent approximately 1,000 election monitors and observers across all 50 states for the 3 November midterm elections, according to reporting by CNN and the Guardian.

The Guardian reported that two department observers spent several hours at Lewiston’s Memorial Armory polling station in Maine. A senior election warden said they asked local wardens about their training.

CNN reported scattered complaints about questions asked by monitors but said election officials generally described them as not disruptive to voting. A department spokesperson said the questions were standard; the reports do not establish nationwide intimidation or interference.