FBI probing calls telling voters to stay home, vote tomorrow

The FBI has launched a probe after reports of robocalls in Michigan and other states seemingly attempting to suppress voting, telling people to “stay safe and say home,” a senior official says.

A DHS official says the calls are not out of the ordinary for Election Day.

Michigan’s Attorney General says some in Flint got calls telling them that there are long lines and they should vote tomorrow.

Getting reports of multiple robocalls going to Flint residents that, due to long lines, they should vote tomorrow.
Obviously this is FALSE and an effort to suppress the vote. No long lines and today is the last day to vote. Don’t believe the lies! Have your voice heard! RT PLS.

— Dana Nessel (@dananessel) November 3, 2020

There are also reports of calls in Kansas.

NOTICE: We are receiving reports of robocalls telling voters to stay home. Disregard these calls. If you have not already voted, today is the day! Polls in Kansas close at 7:00 p.m. local time.

Find your polling location here: https://t.co/PWjjT24hmw #Election2020 #ksleg

— Kansas Secretary of State (@KansasSOS) November 3, 2020

However, the DHS official says overall there have been no major disruptions, USA Today reports.