Seattle, WA - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Seattle?

Legal Authority

Washington State operates under a hybrid home rule/Dillon's Rule framework that grants substantial authority to code cities and...

Why It Can Work Here

As a first-class charter city with home rule powers since 1890, Seattle has maintained sanctuary policies since Ordinance 12106...

What the Ordinance Would Do
Direct city police not to assist armed federal personnel near polling places. No new criminal penalties — just a policy on how the city's own resources are used.

Your City Council

9 members · Strong Mayor-Council · 7 district + 2 at-large seats
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Seattle City Hall
600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 684-8888
seattle.gov/council

Meetings

Mon

2:00 PM

Every Mon

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Seattle to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(206) 684-8888

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 2:00 PM · Seattle City Hall

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