Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has instructed military commanders to implement a one-day “stand down” this month. This break is designed to ensure that service members have the opportunity to participate in the midterm elections.
In King County, Washington, the process of handling and verifying ballots from service members and Americans living overseas is already underway. These ballots are received through various methods, including traditional mail and email, highlighting the flexibility needed for voters stationed outside the country.
Correspondent Liz Landers reports on the procedures used to verify and count these ballots, ensuring their security and integrity in the electoral process. Landers provides insights into the verification methods employed to maintain the credibility of these votes.
Liz Landers
Landers is a correspondent for PBS NewsHour, focused on covering the White House and Trump administration developments. Before joining the NewsHour team, she worked as a national security correspondent for Scripps News and reported on disinformation issues.
Matt Loffman
Matt Loffman serves as the PBS NewsHour’s Deputy Senior Politics Producer. He contributes to the program’s political coverage and analysis.
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