No plans for US troops to be deployed to polling places during midterm elections, top general says

In a letter to US Senator Elissa Slotkin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine said election administration and security remain the responsibility of state and local officials.

Gen. Dan Caine’s assurance comes as Democrats raise concerns about the Trump administration’s use of federal forces and potential military involvement in the midterms.

WASHINGTON, Aug 31 - The top U.S. general said the military has no plans to send federal military personnel or National Guard troops to polling places during this year's midterm elections.

Letter from chair of joint chiefs of staff addresses concerns over Trump officials using military to interfere with vote The highest‑ranking US military officer says there are no plans to deploy troops to polling places during the November midterm elections – responding to Senator Elissa Slotkin’s request for informati

The DA wants to become the largest party in Gauteng’s three metros and believes it has a chance of becoming part of government in 60 councils following the 4 November local elections.

Remarks come in response to concerns from Democrats that military could be used to interfere in elections.