A dozen Republicans are threatening to block certification of Biden’s win in congress. While the effort is set to fail, it could hurt election security.
Election Security articles on Democracy Chronicles
This election security section highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of the vote count. An onslaught of new technologies offer both opportunity and peril for democracy. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
FBI accuses Iran of threatening US election officials
Iranian cyber actors were behind online death threats targeting US election officials, the FBI announced on Wednesday, CNN.
Dominion Voting Systems Employee Sues Trump Campaign
An employee from Dominion voting systems is suing the Trump campaign for defamation and for inflicting emotional distress.
Fox News, Newsmax shoot down aired election claims
Smartmatic, Dominion in row with Fox News and Newsmax, raising prospects of legal action for statements around election fraud.
Voting machine firm demands pro-Trump attorney retract bogus claims about 2020 election
Dominion Voting Systems has demanded that one of Trump campaign lawyers, Sidney Powell, should retract her bogus claims about the 2020 election.
Fired election security official to testify as Senate GOP pursues alleged ‘irregularities’
Fired election security boss Chris Krebs to testify Wednesday before GOP-controlled Senate that says it wants to go on with election fraud investigation.
Former Cybersecurity Chief Sues Trump Campaign for Defamation
Former cybersecurity boss, Chris Krebs, fired by Trump last month for asserting November 3 elections were secure, has sued Trump campaign for defamation.
Officials: Trump attacks on voting putting election staff at risk
Since November 3 Trump has launched baseless attacks on America’s electoral integrity. His attacks are putting election staff at risk, officials warned.
How Government Officials Delivered a Disaster-Free Election
Despite fears COVID, cyberattacks, misinformation might jeopardize the November 3 elections, voting was smooth and secure. Why so and what are the lessons?
Officials, stakeholders: Election was ‘most secure in American history’
“There is no evidence that any voting system deleted or lost votes, changed votes, or was in any way compromised,” officials have said, contradicting Trump.