General Dan Caine, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military, has clarified the military’s stance on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. In a letter addressed to Senator Elissa Slotkin, Caine explicitly stated that the Joint Force has no intention of sending federal military personnel or federalized National Guard troops to polling locations.

This confirmation follows concerns raised by Senator Slotkin regarding the possibility of the administration utilizing service members to oversee election sites. The letter serves as a direct response to these inquiries, aiming to provide clarity on the military's role during the electoral process. While the military has historically maintained a policy of non-interference in domestic civilian elections, the inquiry highlights ongoing political sensitivity surrounding election security and the potential for federal intervention. The military’s position remains that its personnel will not be present at polling places, effectively ruling out a federalized military presence for the purpose of election monitoring or security at these sites.