Election Officials Convene to Address Midterm Interference Concerns

Why it matters locally: Oregon election officials will likely participate in or benefit from the strategies discussed at this national gathering, as the state prepares for its own midterm elections. Ensuring election integrity is a priority for the Oregon Secretary of State's office and county election divisions across the state.

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Election officials from across the United States have convened to address potential challenges to the integrity of the upcoming midterm elections. The gathering includes hundreds of officials, who are discussing methods to protect election processes. The discussions encompass various forms of potential interference. Participants are examining strategies to counter these challenges, including those posed by the federal government.