Mullin Raises Concerns Over Foreign Access to Voting Machines

Why it matters locally: Concerns over foreign access to voting machines could impact the integrity and public confidence in Oregon's elections, particularly given the state's widespread use of vote-by-mail and electronic tabulation systems.

WASHINGTON – Senator Markwayne Mullin has stated that foreign adversaries can access voting machines used in U.S. elections. Experts in election technology and security have long discussed such concerns. These experts have outlined theoretical scenarios where determined actors could attempt to compromise voting infrastructure. Despite these discussions and Senator Mullin's assertion, authorities have not yet presented proof of foreign adversaries successfully accessing U.S. voting machines.