Democrats Urge Homeland Security to Fund Election Security for Midterms

Why it matters locally: Iowa's county election officials, including those in Polk, Linn, and Johnson counties, would directly benefit from federal funding to enhance election security measures and combat 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.