Justice Department Sends Attorney to Observe Ballot Processing in Los Angeles

The Justice Department dispatched an attorney to observe ballot processing in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026, following claims by President Donald Trump regarding potential irregularities in the vote counting. A spokesperson for the county registrar-recorder confirmed that the U.S. Attorney’s Office sent an Assistant U.S. Attorney to the Ballot Processing Center to participate in the public observation program. Trump has alleged, without evidence, that the slow count from the primary election indicates Democratic cheating. The county has a history of delayed reporting due to a high volume of mail-in ballots. The Justice Department has a tradition of monitoring elections to ensure compliance with federal voting laws. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office stated it has not received any complaints regarding misconduct related to the primary election vote counting. California law allows election officials 30 days to complete the counting and certification process.