Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on October 2, 2026, that all U.S. troops will receive one day off in October to participate in the 2026 midterm elections. Hegseth stated that the stand-down order will be implemented by October 15 and will be a recurring measure in even-numbered election years as part of a new initiative by the Pentagon aimed at maintaining an apolitical stance.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth announces day off for troops to vote in October
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared that all U.S. troops will have one day off in October to vote in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. This measure will be in effect by October 15 and will continue in future even-numbered election years.
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