State and local election officials want more money, better and earlier planning from political leaders as they prepare for November elections
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As Election Security Concerns Rise, Paperless Voting Falls
Threats to voting infrastructure have been core concern since 2020. Amid coronavirus, experts are still more and more in favour of a return to paper ballots
Hart InterCivic Commits to Safe, Secure Elections
Hart InterCivic is a longtime election solution provider. It is helping jurisdictions manage efficient, safe elections amid rising public health concerns.
Guidance on Handling Primaries and Caucuses During Coronavirus
The U.S. elections information clearing house last week issued guidance to mitigate public health risk during voting due to the Coronavirus.
Focus on election security hurting voter accessibility
Russian interference in 2016 explains the focus on election security ahead of 2020. But disability groups are saying this is hurting voter accessibility.
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.
USC to hold election cybersecurity events in every state
The University of Southern California announced Monday that it is launching a 50-state series of election cybersecurity conferences for stakeholders.
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.