# DOJ warns election officials they could face jail over records

https://mins.news/en/item/123068

- ABC News, 2026-10-30 20:26 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://abcnews.com/US/doj-warns-state-election-officials-face-jail-time/story?id=137719272

> The Department of Justice warned election officials in multiple states that they could face jail time if they do not preserve election records as federal law requires.

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