Los Angeles Federal Judge Weighs Special Master on California Voter Roll Claims
A federal judge in Los Angeles is considering appointing a special master to evaluate claims that noncitizens are on California's voter rolls and to determine if counties can separate ineligible ballots.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 27, 2026 —
A federal judge in Los Angeles is considering appointing a special master to examine claims that noncitizens are listed on California voter rolls and to assess whether counties can separate ballots deemed ineligible, according to the information provided.
The judge has not been identified, and no decision to appoint a special master was reported. The summary also does not identify the parties in the case, describe the evidence behind the claims, or specify which counties or ballots may be involved.
The proposed assignment has two stated parts: evaluating the claims about voter rolls and determining whether counties can separate ineligible ballots. The available information does not say how the claims would be evaluated, what standards would guide that work, or what role counties would have in any review.
The claims remain claims; the information provided does not establish that noncitizens are on the rolls or that any ballots are ineligible. It also does not report any inspection findings, confirmed violations, or action taken by election officials.
No timetable for the judge’s consideration was provided. The summary does not state whether a hearing has been held or scheduled, whether the judge has sought input from the parties, or when a ruling might come. It likewise gives no details about the number of registrations or ballots at issue.
For now, the reported development is the judge’s consideration of whether to appoint a special master and the possible scope of that person’s work. Any appointment, findings, or direction to counties remains unreported in the information available.
Story summarized from the original created by SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Associated Press on www.mychamplainvalley.com, see more information here.
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