Democrats Urge Homeland Security to Fund Election Security for Midterms

Why it matters locally: This federal funding request could directly impact the resources available to the Rhode Island Department of State and local election boards across the state for securing upcoming midterm elections against cyber threats and misinformation.

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Democratic lawmakers have pressed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide funding for election security in advance of the midterm elections. They conveyed "grave concern that time is running out" to assist state and local election officials. The lawmakers emphasized the need to protect elections from "cyber and mis-and disinformation threats." The request focuses on ensuring resources are available to safeguard the election process at both state and local levels.