DOJ sending election monitors to Washington County; commission won't allow them in polling locations

Federal election monitors can't come inside Washington County polling sites, commissioners say

Federal election monitors bound for Washington County this Election Day will have to wait outside.

Washington County declines DOJ request to send election monitors

The Washington County election commission voted NO Monday to a request from the U.S. Department of Justice to put election monitors in the county's polling locations.

DOJ sending election monitors to Washington County; commission won't allow them in polling locations

The Washington County Election Commission heard public comment on Monday and voted against a DOJ request to let federal monitors in polling locations on Nov. 3.

Federal monitors barred from entering Kentucky polling sites, election officials say

The U.S. Department of Justice plans to monitor voting locations in Louisville and Lexington. State election leaders say that could violate state laws.