Latest "election security" stories

In this Oct. 23, 2020, file photo, mail-in ballots for the 2020 general election in the United States are seen after being sorted at the Chester County Voter Services office, in West Chester, Pa.

Plan to let troops cast ballots over the internet draws opposition from security experts

A provision included in a draft of the annual defense authorization bill would look into a new system for troops to cast their votes online instead of through mailed-in paper ballots.

By Leo Shane III

20 months ago

Bill seeks to bolster National Guard’s role in cyber response

A new bill aims to improve governors' ability to decide when and how to deploy their state’s National Guard to respond to cyber threats.

By Mark Pomerleau

2 years ago

US military conducted 2 dozen cyber operations to head off 2020 election meddling

Defending elections has become an enduring mission for the Department of Defense.

By Mark Pomerleau

2 years ago

For help with election hacking, states call the National Guard

States' governors have recently asked the National Guard to help out with election security events.

By Mark Pomerleau

5 years ago

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