U.S National Security Adviser John Bolton says he told Russian officials that its meddling in 2016 election didn’t affect the outcome but created distrust.
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.
Is There Interference In US Midterm Elections? What We Know
The Justice Department unsealed criminal charges detailing a years long effort by Russian troll farm to sow division and discord in U.S. political system.
The Dangerous Vulnerability Of Wireless Voting Machines
The wireless voting machines had been advertised as a tool to provide quick elections results, but have now been revealed to be easily tampered.
An Overview of Suspected Russian Election Meddling Abroad
A look at suspected Russian plots abroad and the plotters from hacking computer networks, poisoning, election meddling, is a difficult track to keep.
Poll Finds Partisan Divide In Concerns For Election Security
With the midterm elections less than a month away, a majority of Americans are concerned the nation’s voting systems might be vulnerable to hackers.
VP Pence Accuses China of ‘Meddling in America’s Democracy’
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is accusing China of trying to undermine it by targeting the American political system.
5 Things You Need to Know About 2018 Election Security
Whereas many voters are considering which candidates to support, government officials are working to safeguard the system against foreign interference.
DHS Secretary: US Election Infrastructure Safe For Now
DHS Secretary assures voters to be confident, everything will work as it should, at least for now, the secretary of homeland security said Tuesday.
Wisconsin Shows How States Can Secure Election Before November
Wisconsin’s action last week requiring a post-election audit will help secure the November vote and should be followed by states that lack such protections.
Experts Are Already Witnessing Attempts to Hack Our Elections
This news is a blow to American democracy and should have raised an alarm to other states and the federal government. A paper ballot works just fine!