election security

National

Efforts to fight foreign influence and protect elections in question under Trump

7:47pm February 11, 2025

Staffers at the U.S. cybersecurity agency working on countering foreign disinformation and on election security have been put on leave, according to sources who spoke anonymously for fear of reprisal.

National

Barbed wire, high fences: some election spots in Arizona close, but others step up

5:00am October 18, 2024

Some election locations in Arizona are shutting their doors in the face of security threats — but others are expanding their footprint.

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Can someone find out who you voted for? No. Here is what you should know

8:00am October 05, 2024

As Election Day approaches, many Americans are questioning the secrecy of their ballots. We explain what you should know about privacy and casting a ballot.

Georgia election board says counties can do more to investigate election results

1:11am August 07, 2024

by The Associated Press

Georgia's State Election Board voted to require county election officials to make a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying results, signaling that election result fights could intensify this November.

Politics & Government

What it means for the election that the government can talk to tech companies

10:15pm June 26, 2024

by Shannon Bond

The case is one element in a right-wing legal and political campaign that frames efforts to respond to false and misleading information as censorship.

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National security experts warn that extreme weather threatens elections this year

5:15pm June 18, 2024

National security professionals are warning that there's a growing threat to global elections — one that is on par with disinformation, foreign interference and even the threat of political violence.

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says lessons from 2020 are informing election officials' priorities and preparations for the general election in November.

Michigan's elections chief wants to protect voters, poll workers and democracy itself

7:25am February 26, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson sat down with Morning Edition in Detroit days ahead of the state's primary to discuss her approach to election security in 2024.

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Workers sort absentee ballots in Kenosha, Wis.

Are you an election worker who has received threats?

3:15pm February 01, 2023

by Chris Arnold

Republicans and Democrats alike who work to ensure free and fair elections have been facing increased threats and harassment. If you have been targeted, NPR wants to hear from you.

Security personnel wait for voters outside the Leon County Supervisor of Elections office on Nov. 3, 2020, in Tallahassee, Fla.

Ahead of Election Day, U.S. agencies warn of potential attacks by extremists

2:56pm October 29, 2022

Law enforcement officials are warning of potential attacks against election officials, political candidates, religious minorities and others.

Politics & Government

Forsyth County addresses election misinformation with education

2:59pm April 27, 2022

by Paul Garber

When early voting for the 2022 primary begins Thursday, some Forsyth County residents will have a better understanding of how this election will work.