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Civil rights advocates plan to send thousands of observers to midterm polling places

Oct 14, 2026 · Ashley Lopez

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Civil rights advocates plan to send thousands of observers to midterm polling places
A voting center is seen in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Oct. 7, the first day of early voting.
A voting center is seen in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Oct. 7, the first day of early voting.

For many election cycles, civil rights groups and political parties have fanned out to monitor polling places, but the charged midterm environment has many organizations stepping up efforts this year.

(Image credit: Olivier Touron)

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