‘Apparent ransom:’ Sen. Cantwell pushes back on DOJ lawsuit over Washington voter rolls
KIRO 7 News
Feb. 2, 2026
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Your vote is private. No administration has the right to strong-arm states into handing over sensitive voter data.
Yet, that’s exactly what Trump’s Department of Justice is trying to do. They’re suing Washington and more than 20 other states to force the release of full voter registration lists that include personal information.
Our Senator Maria Cantwell is pushing back. She’s calling on DOJ to halt this pressure campaign and respect states’ authority to protect voter privacy and run secure elections.
If you agree this federal overreach must stop, add your name right now:
Federal courts have already rejected DOJ’s claims in multiple states. Yet the administration keeps escalating – risking voter privacy, inviting unjustified voter purges, and undermining trust in our elections.
Maria is standing up for Washingtonians and election officials who refuse to be intimidated. But public pressure matters.
Help strengthen her hand and send a clear message: voters’ personal information is not a bargaining chip. Stand with Maria and demand DOJ back off →
– Team Cantwell
