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Voting Technology articles on Democracy Chronicles
This voting technology section highlights the important role technology has played in democratic history and seeks to explore how technology will shape the future of elections. This new era of elections is an area of heavy debate in political circles. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
CISA leans into facilitator role in election security plan
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has developed a new election security plan. But the agency has often played a facilitator role.
CISA and states tell Senate more cybersecurity resources needed
State tech agencies told U.S. Senate Tuesday more assistance and expertise in protecting election infrastructure is needed.
DHS election security plan released
The plan follows a Government Accountability Office report that said the agency would struggle to execute a nationwide strategy without a finalized agenda.
Keeping tech aside, delayed election results could become the norm
After Iowa people are worried about tech delaying election results but the trend is toward absentee and mail-in ballots having more potential to do so.
Voters again to face tsunami of online disinformation, experts warn
Disinformation marred the 2016 elections like never before in U.S. history. But voters again to face tsunami of online disinformation.
Gutted federal election watchdog struggles to recover
Unknown to many Americans the Election Assistance Commission plays a crucial role in US elections and its struggling to get back on its feet.
Analysis: Robustness of FBI election cyber security changes
New guidelines show how the agency will coordinate with state officials in the event of a cyberattack but analysts have questioned their robustness.
Why Election Security Experts Are Worried About Los Angeles
Los Angeles County is moving full steam ahead with plans to use its new election equipment for the first time in the upcoming presidential primary.
FBI now Watchdog over Breaches to Election Systems
FBI will now notify state election officials about cyber breaches to election systems in their jurisdictions, even those that only affect a single county.