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Feds Warn Election Officials of Jail Time | Spokane News
The Department of Justice has issued a stark warning to Washington’s top election officials, threatening criminal charges for counting ballots from ineligible voters — a move that could force a major overhaul of how elections are managed in the state. With federal prosecutors citing laws against non-citizen voting and potential “aiding and abetting” charges, local auditors — already stretched thin juggling multiple government duties — are bracing for legal fallout. While some joke the threat might finally grant them a break, the real concern is liability for everyday election work. The…
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