Witnesses urge the committee to require photo ID for mail absentee ballots and to harden online registration Proponents of HB 577 told the House General Government Committee the bill would require a copy of a valid photo ID with mail absentee ballots, add multi-factor authentication to online voter registration and create an online portal for voters to view and correct registration information; opponents and some members expressed concerns that the change could create burdens for elderly, homebound or transit-dependent voters.

Ohio's House Bill 577 aims to bolster election security by requiring photo IDs for mail-in ballots, but is it the right move for voters, especially the most vulnerable?

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Trump’s strategy to get his way: declare one fake ‘emergency’ after another | Steven Greenhouse via US news | The Guardian — The US president’s tactic could put this fall’s elections at risk. A supreme court decision could go far to protect them Hating legal constraints, Donald Trump has repeatedly taken unilateral actions for which he had zero legal authority unless he found some national emergency to declare. So Trump, no stickler for the truth, has conveniently invoked numerous national emergencies to justify his unilateral actions – whether imposing tariffs on dozens of countries or deporting immigrants without du

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DOJ said it had no plans to share voter data with DHS. Guess what it’s now planning to do via - Democracy Docket — The Trump administration’s sweeping campaign to force states to hand over sensitive voter registration data is colliding with a new revelation that could undermine its cases — and raise serious questions about whether the Department of Justice (DOJ) was fully candid in federal court. The post DOJ said it had no plans to share voter data with DHS. Guess what it’s now planning to do appeared first on Democracy Docket .

The DOJ initially denied sharing voter data with DHS, but new documents reveal plans to do so, raising concerns about transparency and data security.

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Senate Democrats defeat amendment to require photo ID to vote via BorderReport — Senate Democrats on Thursday defeated an amendment sponsored by Sen. Jon Husted (R), Ohio’s former secretary of state, to require voters to show photo ID when casting ballots in person or voting by mail, despite previous statements by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) that Democrats support photo ID requirements for elections. The Senate voted [...]

Senate Democrats blocked a Republican amendment that would have mandated photo ID for in-person and mail-in voting, contradicting earlier statements.

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President Donald Trump is putting governors across the country on notice ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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A Heritage Foundation study reveals that noncitizen voting is so rare it is statistically non-existent. With stringent laws and penalties, the integrity of our electoral process remains intact. 📉 #ElectionSecurity #DemocracyInAction

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin has raised concerns about the possibility that agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could be deployed near polling stations during upcoming midterm elections.

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State election chiefs demand Trump’s DHS pick ban ICE agents from polls via - Democracy Docket — Amid a host of conflicting statements from the Trump administration, state election chiefs have asked Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to confirm that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents won’t be sent to the polls should he become the next head of the Department of Homeland Security. Mullin said during a March 18 confirmation hearing for […] The post State election chiefs demand Trump’s DHS pick ban ICE agents from polls appeared first on Democracy Docket .

State election officials are requesting assurances from Trump's DHS pick that ICE agents will be barred from polling locations. They seek to ensure fair elections.

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A UK committee is pushing for a pause on crypto political donations. They say the current rules make it hard to verify donor identities and track overseas money. catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies...
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Critics warn SAVE Act could restrict voting Six years after the 2020 presidential election, President Donald Trump continues to claim the race was marred by voter fraud and election insecurity — assertions that have helped fuel Republican support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE Act. Now, as the Senate takes up the legislation, critics warn the proposal could make it […]

'Critics warn SAVE Act could restrict voting'

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Top US spy cites no foreign threats to November elections The U.S. intelligence community has ‌identified no foreign threat to the upcoming congressional elections, according to testimony from President Donald Trump's spy chief on Wednesday.

When past reports flagged foreign interference, saying there’s no current threat raises eyebrows. Either the threat changed, or the messaging did. That gap is where trust and concern start to grow. #ElectionSecurity #NationalSecurity #Intelligence
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Committee advances bill requiring election equipment clocks be accurate; counties raise practicality questions Senate Bill 15-68, which requires election systems to have accurate timekeeping and directs county officials and the Secretary of State to verify timekeeping, received a due-pass recommendation after testimony highlighted chain-of-custody concerns and technical and time-zone implementation challenges.

A new bill in Arizona aims to ensure election equipment clocks are accurate, but raises significant questions about practicality and security in the process.

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Committee approves stricter security standards for voting systems; debate focuses on air-gapping and continuous video Senate Bill 10-37 as amended would require vote-recording and tabulation systems to lack Internet capability (direct or indirect), use unique user credentials, restrict ports and require chain-of-custody logging; members debated feasibility, and the committee advanced the amended bill.

Arizona's Senate just took a bold step toward securing our elections by banning all Internet connectivity for voting systems—will this be the game changer we need?

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US intelligence chief grilled on absence of election threats in security assessment Tulsi Gabbard defended omitting foreign election interference from the latest annual threat assessment and justified her presence during an FBI raid on a Georgia election office as an observer at the president’s request. Lawmakers raised alarms about potential foreign influence, cuts to CISA, the lack of key appointments, and mention of...

US intel chief Tulsi Gabbard defended omitting foreign election interference from the latest threat assessment and explained her role as an observer during an FBI raid on a Georgia election office. #US #ElectionSecurity #VoltTyphoon

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🗳️ Jeffries says Constitution already limits voting to citizens — critics say more safeguards are needed
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DHS Official Overseeing Election Security Advocates Banning Voting Machines David Harvilicz, a top DHS official overseeing election security, has publicly advocated for banning voting machines, raising concerns about impartiality. Experts worry his past associations and statements could undermine public confidence in elections. The situation highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining trust in democratic institutions amid partisan polarization.

A DHS election security official advocates banning voting machines, potentially eroding public trust in election integrity and highlighting partisan tensions within democratic institutions.

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This DHS Official Oversees the Security of Federal Elections. He Wants to Ban Voting Machines. via ProPublica — The post This DHS Official Oversees the Security of Federal Elections. He Wants to Ban Voting Machines. appeared first on ProPublica .

A top DHS official responsible for election security is advocating for a ban on voting machines, citing security concerns.

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Burleson County commissioners accept HAVA grant, ratify law‑enforcement awards and approve multiple equipment purchases At its Oct. 14, 2025 meeting the Burleson County Commissioners Court unanimously accepted a $35,719.17 HAVA election security sub‑grant (with a $7,143.83 required match), ratified three rural law‑enforcement salary awards, and approved several equipment purchases and time warrants for Road & Bridge operations.

Burleson County just made significant strides in election security and law enforcement funding—what does this mean for your community?

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Benton County commissioners approve budget moves, appointments and back U.S. 641 expansion At its Aug. 16, 2021 meeting, the Benton County Commission unanimously approved multiple budget adjustments —including $15,981.45 for election office security upgrades—appointed Kristin Bell Baugus to the Civil Service Board and passed a resolution supporting expansion of U.S. Highway 641.

Benton County commissioners have made significant budget moves, including funding for election office security upgrades and backing the expansion of U.S. Highway 641 to boost regional growth.

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Rep. Brown Criticizes Ohio Officials for Sharing Voter Data With Trump DOJ: ‘This Isn’t About Election Security’ U.S. Representative Shontel Brown has accused Ohio election officials of endangering voter privacy after the state reportedly shared sensitive voter registration information… The post Rep. Brown Criticizes Ohio Officials for Sharing Voter Data With Trump DOJ: ‘This Isn’t About Election Security’ appeared first on Shine My Crown.

Rep. Brown Criticizes Ohio Officials for Sharing Voter Data With Trump DOJ: ‘This Isn’t About Election Security’: U.S. Representative Shontel Brown has accused Ohio election officials of endangering voter privacy after the… #VoterPrivacy #ElectionSecurity #OhioPolitics #VotingRights #RepShontelBrown

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These guys know they don't need to hack voting machines to cause trouble. Flood social media with disinformation, amplify division, and they shape the political climate. U.S. intelligence is watching them closely. #ElectionSecurity #Russia #China #homelandsecurity
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X Claims Massive Purge of 800 Million Bot Accounts in 2024 X told UK Parliament it suspended 800 million accounts in 2024 to fight Russian, Iranian and Chinese state-backed interference and election manipulation.

X Claims Massive Purge of 800 Million Bot Accounts in 2024

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National democracy groups, Minnesota secretary of state warn of federal risks to 2026 elections Experts from Protect Democracy, the Campaign Legal Center and the Brennan Center told the Minnesota Senate Elections Committee that federal actions — including proposed laws, data demands and potential deployments of federal agents — risk undermining election administration and chilling voter participation; Secretary of State Steve Simon said Minnesota remains resilient but urged federal support.

Experts warn that federal actions could jeopardize the integrity of the 2026 elections, raising alarms about disinformation, intimidation, and restrictive voting laws.

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Denmark warns of interference from Russia, US in its election

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