Hegseth’s get-out-the-vote effort draws praise and skepticism
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is ramping up his get-out-the-vote campaign, urging U.S. troops to register to vote in the 2026 midterm elections but not telling them which way to vote. He also issued a stand-down order, allowing service members to get one day off this month to cast a ballot. Critics view Hegseth’s increased emphasis…
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