Trump DOJ warns election officials of possible jail time days before midterm — with army of watchers headed to polls

Source: New York Post

WASHINGTON — President Trump’s Justice Department is warning election officials in all 50 states to preserve voting records or face possible jail time.   Days before Tuesday’s midterm elections, Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter sent formal letters nationwide telling state officials they must preserve election records for at least 22 months — or else risk criminal prosecution for failure to comply with federal law. 9 Voters fill out ballots at an early voting polling place at Lynnhurst Recreation Center on Wednesday, Oct.