Mullin to Detail Election Cybersecurity Findings

Why it matters locally: Findings from the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity review of electronic voting systems could inform decisions made by election commissions across Arkansas, including those in Pulaski County, Sebastian County, and Faulkner County, regarding their voting infrastructure and security protocols ahead of future elections.

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will hold a news conference to present his department's cybersecurity findings regarding electronic voting systems. President Donald Trump announced the briefing on Thursday. The White House indicated that Mullin will address the department's assessment of these systems. Specific details about the findings or the scope of the cybersecurity review were not immediately available. The briefing will take place following President Trump's address to the nation. Mullin's appearance will focus on information gathered pertaining to the security of electronic voting infrastructure.