DOJ deploying 1,000 poll monitors for midterms, official says

The DOJ is planning to deploy a record 1,000 federal poll monitors across the United States for the upcoming midterm elections. These monitors will observe polling places to ensure fairness and verify that several laws are upheld throughout the voting process. The department has already deployed over 75 monitors across five states and more than 200 polling locations during the primary season to facilitate monitoring and follow up on necessary investigations during the election cycle.