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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.
Interview: Electoral Administration in Broward County in Florida
Broward County in Florida has vote counting challenges. Finding a Broward Supervisor of Elections who can bring back confidence has also been difficult.
Intelligence official who briefed Congress on Russian election threat to remain in post
The new acting director of national intelligence has asked the intelligence official who briefed Congress on Russian election threat to remain in post.
Russian interference in 2016 election prompted better information sharing
Information sharing has not been routine for the NSA and the DHS. This has changed significantly since Russian interference in 2016.
The “Accidental” Director at the Front line of Election Security
Christopher Krebs worked for years in the DHS in various roles around defense against security threats. But he did not anticipate his appointment to CISA.
Poll: What Americans are Most Concerned About as 2020 Polls Loom
A new poll has shown that among the concerns as 2020 elections loom, voter fraud and foreign interference worry American voters the most.
Focus on election security hurting voter accessibility
Russian interference in 2016 explains the focus on election security ahead of 2020. But disability groups are saying this is hurting voter accessibility.
Trump angry at Intelligence Boss over analysis saying Russia wants him re-elected
A senior U.S. intelligence official told lawmakers Russia is looking to help Donald Trump in 2020. This got trump angry with National Intelligence boss.
Federal officials pen op-ed urging public to be vigilant of election interference efforts
Key Federal departments have increased election security efforts. Senior administrative officials have called for more vigilance.
Senator Ron Wyden says Republicans mock election security
Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon has taken keen interest in election security. He is of the conviction that the Republicans mock election security.