State Election Officials Seek to Avert Deeper Cuts
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A bipartisan coalition of state election officials, represented by the National Association of Secretaries of State, has reached out to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over concerns regarding cuts to election security programs. They urge that programs designed to protect voting locations, enhance cybersecurity, and share intelligence on foreign threats be preserved. Recent reassessments by the Trump administration have already led to the reassignment of key personnel at relevant agencies, prompting heightened anxiety among election officials about the future of election security amidst a politically sensitive environment.
A bipartisan group of the nation's top state election officials has urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to preserve critical election programs amidst federal cuts.
The National Association of Secretaries of State requested a discussion about changes to election security services before final decisions are made regarding funding.
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