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Voting and Elections

Voting and Elections

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Our Mission

The Department of Justice remains vigilant in detecting, investigating, and pursuing violations of federal civil and criminal laws related to voting.

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Report Federal Voting Rights Violations

If you believe you or someone else has experienced a civil rights violation, please tell us what happened.

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Report Threats Against Election Workers

We need the public’s assistance in remaining vigilant and reporting suspected threats or acts of violence against election workers. 

To report suspected threats or violent acts, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324). You also may file an online complaint at tips.fbi.gov.

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Voting and Elections News
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Justice Department to Monitor Polls in Pennsylvania for Compliance with Federal Voting Rights Laws
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Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke’s Statement on Voter Intimidation
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Justice Department Launches Updated Voting Rights and Elections Website
The Justice Department announced today that it has updated www.justice.gov/voting, a one-stop resource providing voting and elections information for voters as well as state and local elections officials...
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Sumner, Washington, man pleads guilty to disclosure of Social Security Number for more than 20 years of living under a false identity
Tacoma – A Sumner, Washington man who lived under a false identity for more than 25 years, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to two...
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Woman Sentenced for Voter Fraud Scheme
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Additional Federal Charges Filed Against Solomon Peña
A federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment yesterday bringing new charges against Solomon Peña for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and three...