The state was taking a step to keep elections from being hacked in 2020. Its top election official told counties they had to update their systems.
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.
PODCAST: Holes And Gaps in America’s Voting System
Even as our national focus has turned towards cyber threats, vulnerabilities in our election systems abound like outdated voting machines.
Judge Allows Outside Inspection Of Georgia Voting System
Insides Georgia’s voting system will be cracked open for inspection as part of a lawsuit alleging that the state’s elections are vulnerable to inaccuracies.
Georgia Election Hacking Case Takes Another Bizarre Turn
A new email obtained by The Associated Press says state officials never did issue key subpoena, even though the judge had ordered it.
Election Security Official Highlights Phishing Email Threat
Election security official warned top state election officials nationwide to safeguard against fraudulent emails targeting state and local election workers.
Caltech Releases First-Of-A-Kind Local Election Integrity Report
Caltech has released its report, Assuring Election Integrity: A Comprehensive Ecological Framework for Evaluating Elections in Southern California.
President Jimmy Carter’s Troublingly Claims On Russian Interference
Former President Jimmy Carter says Trump will not have been in the White House if the Russians did not interfere in the 2016 presidential election.
Rush To Implement New Montana Election Software Raises Concerns
County elections officials express “grave concerns” over Corey Stapleton’s plan to implement a new statewide election system in time for the 2020 elections.
US Public Might Not Be Told About Foreign Efforts to Alter Next Election
Senior U.S. officials say they are already busy buttressing the nation’s defenses against foreign interference for the 2020 presidential election.
Watchdogs Sue for Access to Information On Voting Machines Security
Free Speech For People files lawsuit on behalf of NEDC to uncover communications about election security from National Association of Secretaries of State.