American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Oct. 29, 2026

DOJ Now Asks Washington State to ‘Segregate’ Ballots from Over 400 Alleged Noncitizens. SOS Says Timing is to ‘Cast Unfounded Suspicion.’
With Washington State’s ballots already in the mail, the U.S. Department of Justice is asking the state to “segregate” mail-in ballots from 405 registered voters that DOJ says have voted illegally. Unlike California, there’s no threat of a lawsuit – yet.

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Articles & Resources

U.S. Department of Justice - Federal data shows hundreds of non-citizens registered to vote in Washington
WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs - Statement about Washington’s safe and secure elections
Washington State Standard - Feds allege over 400 noncitizens vote in WA; Hobbs disputes data
Oregon Public Broadcasting - Election officials in Southwest Washington say operations are running smoothly despite challenges
Bipartisan Policy Center - Four Things to Know about Noncitizen Voting

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American Democracy Minute - Ninth Circuit Panel Dismisses Demand for California to Set Aside Ballots for Flagged Voters on DOJ’s Purported Noncitizen Voter List

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U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State

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