Latest "election security" stories

In this Oct. 23, 2020, file photo, mail-in ballots for the 2020 general election in the United States are seen after being sorted at the Chester County Voter Services office, in West Chester, Pa.

Plan to let troops cast ballots over the internet draws opposition from security experts

A provision included in a draft of the annual defense authorization bill would look into a new system for troops to cast their votes online instead of through mailed-in paper ballots.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago

US military conducted 2 dozen cyber operations to head off 2020 election meddling

Defending elections has become an enduring mission for the Department of Defense.

By Mark Pomerleau

23 months ago

Esper proclaims election security an ‘enduring mission’ for Pentagon

"Our adversaries will continue to target our democratic processes — this is a reality of the world we live in today," the defense secretary warned.

By Aaron Mehta

3 years ago

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