US Has No Plans To Deploy Troops At Polling Sites In November: Top General

"The Joint Force has no plans to send Federal military personnel or Federalized members of the National Guard to polling places during the 2026 elections," Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

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.

The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. said the military has no plans to seize ballots, voting machines or other election-related material in a letter to a Democratic senator.

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.

Millions of Americans are due to vote on Nov 3 in congressional, gubernatorial and local 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

Responding to a senator’s questions, Gen. Dan Caine said the Pentagon doesn’t plan to send military personnel to voting sites or to seize ballots or voting machines.

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.

Anxiety among Democrats that the Trump administration could try to meddle in the midterm elections has grown.

US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says  Toronto Star

US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says  AP News