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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-08-31

ICYMI: General Caine Responds to Slotkin, Assures No Plans to Send Troops to Polls in November, Hegseth Silent

Elissa Slotkin
Elissa Slotkin
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This press release from Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) was published on 2026-08-31 and titled "ICYMI: General Caine Responds to Slotkin, Assures No Plans to Send Troops to Polls in November, Hegseth Silent".

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ICYMI: General Caine Responds to Slotkin, Assures No Plans to Send Troops to Polls in November, Hegseth Silent

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Associated Press reported that General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has confirmed in writing that the U.S. military has no plans to deploy federal troops or federalized National Guard members to polling places during the November 2026 midterm elections, and no plans to seize ballots, voting machines, or other [ ] The post ICYMI: General Caine Responds to Slotkin, Assures No Plans to Send Troops to Polls in November, Hegseth Silent appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin .
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