ElectionSecurity Trending News

2026-06-01 09:50:08

Tina Peters freed after Colorado governor cuts sentence

Tina Peters, a Colorado election clerk convicted for breaching voting machine security, walks free after Governor Jared Polis commuted her nine-year sentence. Polis faced pressure from Donald Trump, calling the term excessive for a first-time non-violent offender. read more

2026-05-29 10:10:03

Aging US voting machines face costly decade-long replacement

Aging U.S. voting equipment requires billions for replacement, with average age reaching 9.3 years by 2028. Without federal funding, upgrades to security-certified systems may take until the 2040s, leaving many states using decades-old machines. read more

2026-05-22 15:00:37

Trump officials failed to ban voting machines nationwide

Trump adviser Kurt Olsen pushed to ban Dominion machines for hand-counted paper ballots, citing debunked conspiracy theories. The Commerce Department explored the plan but halted it due to insufficient evidence. Critics warn hand-counting risks errors and cheating. read more

2026-04-22 23:40:05

Dog Registers, Votes in California Election

A California woman pleaded guilty to registering her dog to vote in two elections, claiming she aimed to expose flaws in the state's system. Her dog's vote was counted once before being rejected. read more

2026-04-09 18:00:04

US Election Security Spending Quintuples Amid Threats

Security spending in the 2024 US election cycle soared to $41 million, a fivefold increase from 2016. This surge correlates with a sharp rise in violent threats and rhetoric against politicians, highlighting heightened political tensions and safety concerns. read more

2026-03-30 12:00:23

Florida Election Volunteer Stole Training Key

A Florida election volunteer was arrested for stealing an encrypted voter terminal key during training. The key accessed only training databases. The suspect, who expressed anti-Trump views online, was found with the key and other equipment at his home. read more

2026-03-05 00:10:08

Polis Poised to Free Election Denier Peters

Colorado Governor Jared Polis may grant clemency to Tina Peters, convicted for a 2020 election security breach. Her lawyer expects a commuted nine-year sentence, though state Democrats and officials oppose the move, citing democratic integrity. read more

2026-02-26 19:20:05

DHS Vows No ICE Agents at Polling Places

A DHS official assured state election officials that ICE agents will not be at polling places during the midterms, addressing Democratic fears of Trump administration interference. The official has previously supported election conspiracy theories. read more

2026-02-15 23:10:04

Noem Defends Right People Vote Remarks

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended her election security remarks, dismissing criticism as "manufactured outrage." She clarified her focus is preventing non-citizen voting, but Democrats allege her comments about "right leaders" threaten democratic principles. read more

2026-02-15 08:10:08

Noem Sparks Fury Vowing Right People Vote

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated her department ensures election security by having the "right people" vote for the "right leaders," sparking criticism about voter suppression. The remarks follow legislative pushes for stricter voter ID laws ahead of midterms. read more

2024-11-05 22:30:07

Man arrested at US Capitol with weapons and manifesto.

A man smelling of fuel with a flare gun was arrested at the US Capitol on Election Day, carrying a manifesto mentioning the war in the Middle East. Security measures are heightened across DC as the nation's capital remains on alert during the election. read more

2024-11-04 13:10:04

Election Offices Ramp Up Security Amid Rising Threats and Harassment

Election offices across the US are increasing security measures for fear of violence and threats. Offices now implement active shooter drills, flag threats, and use bulletproof glass. The rise in harassment and threats from the right-wing election denial movement has led to heightened security. read more

2024-11-01 20:40:04

Counties Nationwide Implement Extreme Election Safety and Transparency Measures

Counties across the US are implementing extreme measures, including GPS tracking and public tours, to restore trust in the voting system post-2020 election fraud claims. The efforts aim to prove the safety of elections and protect workers amid heightened scrutiny. read more

2024-10-02 21:40:04

US Cybersecurity Chief: Election Systems Secure Against Foreign Interference

US cybersecurity agency director assures that no foreign country can alter the November election results due to the secure election systems in place. Despite past interference attempts by Russia, Iran, and China, the official affirms the integrity of the upcoming elections. read more

2024-08-13 19:40:06

Michigan Secretary of State Targeted in "Swatting" Attacks at Home

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was targeted in "swatting" incidents at her home twice in two days. Benson condemned the actions as dangerous and a form of political violence, emphasizing her dedication to safeguarding fair elections. read more

2024-05-26 22:40:07

Four secretaries of state in the US have reported receiving death threats since the 2020 election, which they deem as domestic terrorism, aimed to instill fear and delegitimize democracy. The threats have escalated, prompting discussions on necessary protection measures. read more

2024-05-24 20:40:04

Adrian Fontes from Arizona states that threats to election officials are a form of domestic terrorism during a panel discussion on NBC's Meet the Press. Fontes mentions the impact of threats on his family and expresses hope for increased prosecution of such threats. read more