Reports from the U.S. Justice Department and local Ohio election officials

DOJ to Monitor Ohio County Election After Sheriff's Intimidating Comments, Announced Tuesday

Oct 16, 2024, 03:39 AM

The U.S. Justice Department will send election monitors to an Ohio county following accusations against a sheriff for intimidating voters. The sheriff allegedly made a social media post referring to Harris supporters as 'hyenas' and comparing undocumented immigrants to 'human locusts'. This move comes amid broader concerns about election integrity, with Ohio elections officials failing to train poll workers on blocking foreign nationals from voting. Federal officials announced the decision on Tuesday.