As election officials across the country continue to look for opportunities to make their systems and procedures more secure before the 2020 election.
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.
Federal Election Security Money Comes With Strings for States
State election officials want the latest round of election security money included in a major bill proposed by House Democrats.
Vulnerable Pennsylvania Voting Machines Not Yet All Replaced
The state already recognizes the need to replace aging and vulnerable electronic voting machines with ones that have a voter-verifiable paper ballot.
Swiss Government Looking Into Online Manipulation Ahead of Vote
Several government ministries in Switzerland are investigating whether online manipulation could affect upcoming elections, says a newspaper report.
Foreign Meddling Had No ‘Material Impact’ on US Midterm Election
Foreign meddling had no effect on the integrity and security of the voting systems of U.S. 2018 congressional election according to a new U.S. assessment.
Worries Over Corruption in Kentucky Election Cybersecurity Contract
Worries over corruption in Kentucky after Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes hired firm called CyberScout to address the state’s election security.
Indiana Secretary of State and Election Security Advocates Square Off
Indiana’s secretary of state Connie Lawson is battling a public records request for correspondence with the National Association of Secretaries of State.
Why Secretaries of State Lead Opposition to Securing Voting Systems
Indiana’s top election official is refusing to release her communications with NASS, limiting the public’s understanding of upgrade voting systems.
Campaign Seeks 5 Year Ban on E-Voting in Switzerland
A committee of politicians and computer experts is launching a people’s initiative aimed at banning online voting for at least five years.
Official Seeks to Replace Criticized Georgia Voting Machines
Georgia’s official is asking lawmakers for $150 million to replace state’s aging voting machines, which experts have warned are vulnerable to hacking.