Democrats Urge Homeland Security to Fund Election Security for Midterms

Why it matters locally: Michigan, like all states, relies on federal funding and support to bolster its election infrastructure against cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns, making this federal push directly relevant to the security of the state's upcoming midterm elections.

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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.