CEOs of three largest U.S. voting equipment companies Thursday supported more disclosure, a major step for an industry scrutinised over 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.
Election security officials are preparing for possible cyber retaliation by Iran
With rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, Election officials have warned Iran may seek to interfere in US election as a form of retaliation.
Voters are the reason new “secure” voting machines are still at risk
A major study shows that people rarely notice if their vote gets changed by hackers—even when using technology meant to protect the ballot, MIT.
Lessons from Michigan: updating election equipment, thorny challenge for States
Lessons from Michigan show the extent to which updating election equipment remains a thorny challenge for States ahead of 2020.
Report: improvement needed in States for national GIS infrastructure to work
While no state is failing when it comes to GIS, the progress is spotty and there is an urgent need for all states to improve, NSGIC
Brennan Center Reacts to New Election Security Spending Deal
Brennan Center argues new election spending deal is necessary step to protect the 2020 vote and is crucial to better election infrastructure and security.
Preparing for Cyberattacks and Malfunctions, a Brennan Center Guide
Brennan Center for Justice has released a guide for election officials about how to prepare for and recover from cyberattacks and technical failures.
How Close Did Russia Really Come to Hacking the 2016 Election?
Public confidence in the 2016 election outcome rests largely on the belief that the Russian hackers were blocked before they could alter votes.
States are at the forefront of efforts to secure elections in 2020
Government officials are on the front lines of a different kind of battlefield – …helping to defend American democracy by ensuring free and fair elections.
More election funds for States ahead of 2020
Congress giving States more federal funds to tackle election security challenges as early voting is set to begin in February.