The State of Washington, led by Democrat Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, has rejected a request by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to sequester over 400 ballots suspected of belonging to non-citizens. Hobbs called the request "election interference."
• DOJ's Allegations: The DOJ claims that more than 400 ballots were cast by individuals who may not be legally eligible to vote, including some who have voted multiple times.
• State’s Response: Hobbs stated that the DOJ's list was unreliable and contained U.S. citizens alongside the non-citizen ballots. He did not specify how many U.S. citizens were included.
• Claims of Election Interference: Hobbs accused the DOJ of recent election interference in other states and argued it would be illegal for officials to refuse processing any registered voter's ballot.
• DOJ's Next Steps: The DOJ has given Washington a deadline to comply, stating they might seek emergency relief in federal court if Washington fails to take action.
• Concerns About Voter Registration: Some lawful permanent residents reported being registered to vote without their knowledge due to Washington's Motor Voter program, leading them to mistakenly believe they were eligible.
The situation highlights tensions between state and federal authorities regarding election integrity, with Washington officials asserting the reliability of their voter rolls and the DOJ signaling potential legal action to address suspected non-citizen voting.
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