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Maine's Republican nominee for governor stated he would request U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents be sent to state polling places.

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Who
Maine's Republican nominee for governor, a top Department of Homeland Security official
What
Maine's Republican nominee for governor stated he would request U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents be sent to state polling places.
When
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:46:24 GMT · 12h 20m ago
Where
Maine ·
Why
The nominee did not provide a specific reason for the request.
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The request by a gubernatorial nominee to deploy federal law enforcement at state polling places raises questions about election security and potential voter intimidation.

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