Section 3 and Section 8 of the VRA give the federal courts and the Attorney General, respectively, authority to certify counties for the assignment of federal observers. Federal observers are assigned to polling places so they can monitor election-day practices in response to concerns about compliance with the VRA. Department staff may also be sent to monitor elections.
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Section 3 and Section 8 of the VRA give the federal courts and the Attorney General, respectively, authority to certify counties for the assignment of federal observers. Federal observers are assigned to polling places so they can monitor election-day practices in response to concerns about compliance with the VRA. Department staff may also be sent to monitor elections.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Section 3 And Section 8 Of The Vra. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/section-3-and-section-8-of-the-vra
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