FBI New Haven Office Posts Wrong Election Day Date
The FBI's New Haven field office published incorrect voting dates on social media during the U.S. midterm elections, prompting corrections from Connecticut state officials.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's New Haven field office posted incorrect information on X on Monday, November 2, stating that Election Day for the U.S. midterm elections was Wednesday instead of Tuesday, November 3. The post remained online for several hours despite flags from users and a Community Note, and was eventually deleted on Tuesday.
Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas reported that the election proceeded smoothly overall. State officials countered the FBI's misinformation by coordinating with the New Haven mayor's office and local press to ensure voters were not confused. Thomas attributed the stability of the process to years of preparation and partnerships with law enforcement.
The error occurred amid tensions over the United States Department of Justice's plan to deploy federal monitors to New Haven, the only Connecticut municipality slated for monitoring. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and local registrars opposed the deployment, while the NAACP sought a court order to prevent the use of law enforcement personnel as monitors, citing voter intimidation. Senior US District Judge Reggie Walton rejected the NAACP's bid, allowing the government to proceed with its choice of monitors, who were required by state law to remain outside the 75-foot perimeter of polling sites.
