Holder said the monitors will gather information on local polling practices and watch to be sure voters are n't treated differently based on their ethnicity , that disabled people are able to access their voting locations , that provisional ballot requirements are followed and that bilingual election materials are provided . CNN is sending election monitors to 18 jurisdictions in 28 states . Midterms are first national elections since court repealed part of the Voting Rights Act . Attorney general : Monitors will watch for discrimination based on ethnicity , disabilities .
CNN is sending election monitors to 18 jurisdictions in 28 states . Midterms are first national elections since court repealed part of the Voting Rights Act . Attorney general : Monitors will watch for discrimination based on ethnicity , disabilities .