The DOJ official behind a record number of federal monitors going to midterm polling sites

The Department of Justice plans to send out a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling sites across the U.S., a higher number than is usual. CBS News' Sarah Lynch explains what's behind the push.

The U.S. Department of Justice plans to send about 1,000 poll monitors to elections this fall, including some Tuesday.

Department of Justice to monitor polls in Miami-Dade County  Miami Herald

The Trump administration announced on Monday that it plans to deploy around 1,000 poll monitors nationwide in the 2026 midterm elections. The monitors’ role is not to intervene but to observe the process, ensure it is carried out fairly, and follow up on any investigations, according to the Justice Department. The moni