The Trump administration is pursuing access to voting equipment from several states as part of its efforts to bolster election integrity, according to a report from The Washington Post.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached out to at least nine states, asking for copies of voter rolls or inquiring about access to their voting systems. This initiative is part of a broader aim to crack down on voter fraud as the mid-2026 elections approach.

Back in March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at “maintaining and protecting the integrity of American elections.” This order mandates that all states require government-issued documentation proving U.S. citizenship for voter registration. It also ensures that Attorney General Pam Bondi collaborates with state election officials to promote compliance and investigate any violations.

In a recent post, Trump mentioned, “The 2020 elections were merged, stolen and tried to do the same in 2024.” He indicated he was looking into AG and other matters involving election integrity.

Reportedly, the DOJ has requested voter information from states like Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. While Florida and Colorado are said to be providing publicly available voter data, other states are still deliberating on the DOJ’s requests.

In Alaska, the DOJ sought reasons for not removing certain voters from the rolls, citing mental incompetence as a concern. Similar inquiries have been made in other states regarding how ineligible voters, including noncitizens, are identified and removed from voter lists.

Additionally, a consultant named James Small, associated with the White House, is reaching out to county clerks to find out if they would permit federal or third-party inspections of election equipment. However, some local officials appear to be hesitant about the federal government’s demands for increased transparency.

Carly Copps, a Republican clerk in Weld County, Colorado, expressed her concerns, stating, “That’s tough for me. For security reasons, no one has access to my voting equipment.”

Since assuming office, the Trump administration has prioritized election integrity. The DOJ reportedly filed a lawsuit against Orange County, California, in late June for not providing necessary documents proving that election officials were excluding non-citizens from voter rolls. Additionally, a lawsuit was filed against North Carolina in May, claiming the state was unable to maintain an accurate voter registration list compliant with federal regulations.

In response, the Democratic National Committee, along with various Democratic organizations and leaders, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the executive order related to election integrity.

As of now, there has been no response from the White House or the DOJ concerning inquiries from the Daily Caller News Foundation.