Only in Florida: Who is watching Florida’s voters?

MIAMI, Fla. — October 31, 2026 — With Election Day just days away, the U.S. Department of Justice has issued a warning about individuals who may falsely claim to be federal election monitors, raising concerns about voter confusion and potential intimidation at polling locations.

The warning comes as millions of Floridians participate in early voting ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.

Election officials in South Florida are urging voters to remain alert and understand the difference between legitimate election personnel and individuals who falsely claim to represent the federal government.

What Is the Justice Department Warning About?

According to reports from CBS News Miami and Local 10, the Justice Department has alerted election officials to concerns about people potentially impersonating federal election monitors.

Such individuals could falsely claim to have federal authority at polling locations, creating confusion among voters or election workers.

Federal election monitors are authorized personnel who observe compliance with federal voting rights laws. Their presence is governed by established procedures, and they do not have unlimited authority to interfere with voters or election operations.

The Justice Department indicated that its authorized federal monitors would be deployed on Election Day, November 3, and would carry official identification.

Have Fake Federal Monitors Been Found in Miami?

This is an important distinction.

As of the latest reports, election officials in Miami-Dade and Broward counties said they had not received confirmed reports of people impersonating federal election monitors at their polling locations.

The warning is therefore a precautionary measure, not confirmation that fake federal agents have been operating at voting centers in South Florida.

Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in connection with the warning in those counties.

What Should Florida Voters Do?

Voters who encounter someone claiming to be a federal election monitor should not assume that the person’s claim is legitimate simply because they display a badge or use an official-sounding title.

If someone appears to be interfering with voting, asking inappropriate questions or attempting to intimidate voters, the incident should be reported to election officials at the polling location.

Voters can also contact their county Supervisor of Elections for assistance.

Election officials are responsible for administering voting procedures, and eligible voters should be able to cast their ballots without intimidation or unnecessary interference.

Election Day Is Approaching

Florida’s midterm elections are scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, with races for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and other offices on the ballot.

Early voting continues in many counties through the weekend, although schedules and closing dates vary by location.

In Miami-Dade County, early voting is scheduled to conclude Sunday, November 1.

With the election approaching, officials are emphasizing the importance of accurate information, legitimate identification and orderly voting procedures.

The Justice Department’s warning highlights the need for vigilance, but voters should also be careful not to confuse unverified claims with confirmed incidents.

For now, South Florida election officials have not confirmed cases of fake federal monitors at their voting centers.