House Democrats might push new election security legislation in 2019 as they take over the majority, but obstacles remain in the Senate and the White House.
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.
Russia’s 2016 Election Meddling More Comprehensive Than Realized
Two new reports on Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections are shedding more light on the size and scope of the campaign.
Why Georgia Voting Machines Need Hand-Marked Ballots
It would be a “much less desirable approach” for voting system to feature computers that mark paper ballots for voters based on their selections.
Pressure Mounts on Election Security as 2020 Approaches
Pressure is already mounting on Congress to secure the 2020 presidential race from foreign interference just weeks after the midterm elections.
GOP Campaign Organizers Confirm Hack Amid 2018 Midterms
The House GOP campaign arm suffered a major hack during the 2018 midterm campaigns, exposing thousands of sensitive emails to an outside intruder.
Pennsylvania Moving to Paper Ballots by 2022 After Green Party Win
The state of Pennsylvania will provide new voting systems using paper ballots by 2020 after controversial lawsuit by the Green Party is concluded.
VIDEO: How The Government Is Guarding Against 2018 Election Threats
Election officials keenly observed the midterm electoral process and felt ready to fish out any suspected case of election malpractice.
Midterm Voting Exposes Growing Problem Of Aging Machines
Election experts have long warned about the nation’s aging fleet of voting equipment. This week’s elections underscored just how badly upgrades are needed.
Officials Confirm No ‘Coordinated Campaign’ to Disrupt US Vote
Social media trolls targeted voters with a fresh bout of misinformation, but there were no signs of any foreign cyber attacks on critical election systems.
VIDEO: Securing Election Systems Against Cyber Attacks
Center for Strategic and International Studies published an event in which experts drew insights on how election systems can be void of interference.