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Caine Assures Slotkin: Election Day Belongs to the Ballot Box, Not the Barracks

September 1, 2026 · 1 min read

A striking view of the US Capitol dome with flag and blue sky in Washington, DC. — Photo by Ivan Dražić on Pexels

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine put Senator Elissa Slotkin's inquiry to rest in writing, confirming the armed forces have no role planned at polling places this fall. The exchange offers a quiet reassurance to voters ahead of November's midterms.

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With reporting from The Hill.

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