# 2026-19607: Pentagon Polls Election Officials: DoD Dabbles in Voting Checks?

2026-19607, Proposed Collection; Comment Request, is a Federal Register notice from Defense Department published 2026-09-25, effective 2026-11-24 (as of 2026-10-02).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19607
- Title: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Defense Department
- Citation: 91 FR 60944
- Published: 2026-09-25
- Effective: 2026-11-24
- Comments close: 2026-11-24
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-10-02

## In one line

Pentagon Polls Election Officials: DoD Dabbles in Voting Checks?

## Summary

The Department of Defense wants your thoughts on a new survey for state election officials about post-election voting. They’re checking if the survey is useful, clear, and not too much work. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by November 24, 2026—this helps make sure the survey works well without wasting time or money.

## Abstract

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the OUSD (P&R) announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

## Effects PRIA read

- Time Burden on State Election Officials: cost, low. The Department of Defense plans a Post-Election Voting Survey of State Election Officials with 55 respondents (all 50 States, DC, and 4 U.S. territories). The estimated annual burden is 13.75 hours total, with an average burden per response of 15 minutes, and the survey will be conducted biennially…
- Potential Voting Access Improvements for UOCAVA Voters: benefit, low. FVAP will use the Post-Election Voting Survey of State Election Officials to gather feedback from officials who administer the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and four territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, U.S. Virgi…

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## Sources
- [2026-19607 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/25/2026-19607/proposed-collection-comment-request)
- [2026-19607 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-25/pdf/2026-19607.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19607 (as of 2026-10-02).