American politician; current Oregon State Treasurer
The Justice Department has issued letters to all 50 states and the District of Columbia, warning election officials of potential criminal charges if they knowingly allow noncitizens to vote or remain on voter rolls. The government is demanding plans for compliance within five days, while FEMA is tying federal antiterrorism grants to election-security measures totaling over $1 billion. Courts have largely rejected prior administration efforts to alter election rules ahead of the 2026 midterms.