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Washington County commission denies access to polling sites for federal ‘election monitors’

Fayetteville Flyer·Oct 26, 2026 · 9:28 PM CT
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The Washington County Election Commission voted 3-0 on Monday to deny a U.S. Justice Department request to let federal "election monitors" into polling sites on Nov. 3. Nearly 20 residents spoke before the vote at a packed meeting at the county's election headquarters in Fayetteville; early voting began Oct. 19.

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