Republican governor asks his AG to look into ‘aggressive’ behavior by Trump admin’s election monitors
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has requested an investigation into the conduct of Department of Justice election monitors in his state. The governor expressed concerns that the monitors' behavior was aggressive and irregular, while the DOJ maintains that their presence is intended to ensure election security.
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This highlights ongoing tensions between state-level officials and federal oversight regarding election integrity and the role of the DOJ in polling places.
Wyoming’s Republican Gov. Mark Gordon voiced concerns about the Justice Department election monitors who observed the primary election in his state last week, saying he’s asked his attorney general to look into their “aggressive” behavior. The Justice Department sent two Civil Rights Division attorneys to Laramie County, Wyoming, which includes the state capital of Cheyenne. But some officials, including the state attorney general, weren’t made aware of the move in advance, Gordon said at a state canvassing board meeting Wednesday.
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