Scrutiny of US election security spurred by charges of Russian interference in 2016 has placed America’s Election Systems & Software LLC in the spotlight
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.
Cyber attacks and Technical failures 2020 Contingency Plan
A new report in Brennan Center outlines a guide that could be useful to election security officials in matters of cyber attacks and technical failures.
$425 million for election security in new bill, not enough, say Democrats
$425 million for election security for 2020 in new bill. Its adoption was a rare moment of bipartisanship since 2017 but Dems say the money isn’t enough.
Election Accountability Group Endorsing Untrustworthy Machines, departing experts
Two election security experts recently quit Verified Voting, a respected election accountability group, over untrustworthy machines.
Dems want tougher language on election security in defense bill
Democrats are arguing 2020 annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) set for a Senate vote this week does not adequately protect election security.
U.S. Secretaries of State come together to fight misinformation
Elections officials came together under the hashtag #TrustedInfo2020 on Thursday to help ensure voters have access to accurate election info.
Thrice now Republicans block bipartisan election security in order to protect Trump
Thrice now Republicans have blocked an election security bill targeting and providing sanctions for foreign interference in order to protect Trump.
Election, grid security provisions in defense bill
[U.S.] 2020 [defense bill has] provisions on election security, grid defenses and military cyber operations. The House passed the compromise…Wednesday.
US to Enhance Cybersecurity Ahead of Elections
As 2020 U.S. elections draw closer, ensuring transparency and protecting them from foreign manipulation has become paramount for officials and lawmakers.
Perspective addresses just how regulated US Elections Are
Perspective: US voting equipment vendors largely lack the level of federal oversight enjoyed by other critical infrastructure industries from interference.