Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to sign order responding to federal agents at polls
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger plans to sign an executive order to guide election workers on how to respond to potential federal agents at polling places. She expressed concerns about possible intimidation of voters during the midterm elections. The order aims to ensure that state employees are prepared to handle any federal presence that may disrupt the electoral process.
- ▪Governor Abigail Spanberger will issue an executive order regarding federal agents at polling sites.
- ▪The order will provide guidance for election workers on how to respond to potential intimidation by federal agents.
- ▪Spanberger expressed concerns about the possibility of voter intimidation during the midterm elections.
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2026 ElectionVirginia Gov. Spanberger to sign order on dealing with federal agents at polling placesIt’s illegal for federal agents to interfere in election operations, but the Democratic governor said she was worried they might try to intimidate voters in the midterm elections. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger. Steve Helber / APShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 2:08 PM EDTBy Jane C. Timm and Amanda TerkelWASHINGTON — Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger said Tuesday that she plans to issue an executive order on Wednesday to help election workers respond if federal agents show up at polling sites in Virginia.
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