Justice Department Subpoenas Nevada For Voter Data Before Midterm Elections
Federal investigators have served seven voter-related subpoenas on Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar's office over the last three months seeking voter data as the administration pursues fraud claims.[1]
The subpoenas seek voter information tied to efforts to substantiate President Trump's voter-fraud claims ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.[1] Aguilar publicly criticized the federal actions and said his office will keep defending Nevada voters while focusing on running a secure, transparent election.[1]
Nevada U.S. Attorney Sigal Chatta's office would have overseen the subpoena requests.[1] The administration has deployed hundreds of investigators nationwide to look for voter fraud and has pushed for private voter data and rule changes across multiple states, provoking lawsuits from about two dozen states.[1]
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- Over the last three months, FBI agents served seven voter-related subpoenas on Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar's office.
- The subpoenas seek voter information and are associated with efforts to substantiate President Trump's voter-fraud claims ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- Nevada U.S. Attorney Sigal Chatta's office would have overseen the subpoena requests.
- The administration has deployed hundreds of investigators nationwide to look for voter fraud and is seeking private voter information and rule changes across the country.
- Cisco Aguilar publicly criticized the federal actions, saying his office will continue to stand up for Nevada voters and focus on running a secure, transparent election.
- About two dozen states have sued the administration over its broader election-related actions, amid constitutional questions about executive authority over elections.
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