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Long readMcChrystal, Hayden Join Other Flag Officers to Promote Trust in American Elections2026

McChrystal, Hayden Join Other Flag Officers to Promote Trust in American Elections

1 min read · Long read · 2026

The “Principles for Trusted Elections” campaign, developed in partnership with The Carter Center, encourages Americans to support free, fair and trusted elections by embracing principles such as honest processes, secure voting and trusted outcomes. The article includes comments from Jason Carter, who emphasized that protecting credible elections is a shared civic responsibility and fundamental to democracy.

Seven prominent retired general officers are imploring the U.S. electorate to have faith in the election process, issuing a call for Americans to read and adhere to what they call five “principles for trusted elections.”

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