NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade
Wyoming Attorney General investigates U.S. Department of Justice poll monitoring during primary
The Wyoming Attorney General is investigating the conduct of two U.S. Department of Justice officials who monitored poll workers and observed voters during the August 18 primary election in the state's most populous county. This inquiry follows a request from Republican Governor Mark Gordon regarding the scope and nature of federal oversight at local polling locations.
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The investigation concerns the balance of authority between federal officials and state election administrators during the voting process, potentially impacting future federal monitoring practices in Wyoming.
Key Facts
- The Wyoming Attorney General is investigating two U.S. Department of Justice officials.
- The investigation focuses on activities during the Aug. 18 primary election.
- The officials monitored poll workers and observed voters.
- The activity occurred in Wyoming's most populous county.
- Governor Mark Gordon requested the investigation.
Who's Mentioned
personMark Gordon“Governor of Wyoming who requested the investigation.”personKeith Kautz“Wyoming Attorney General conducting the investigation.”locationLaramie County“The county where the monitoring occurred.”organizationU.S. Department of Justice“Federal agency that deployed the election monitors.”organizationWyoming Attorney General“State office conducting the investigation.”personChuck Gray“Wyoming Secretary of State.”personDarin Smith“U.S. Attorney for Wyoming who stated monitors were present to ensure transparenc”personDebra Lee“Laramie County Clerk who denied monitors permission to interview voters.”