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Since 2018, CISA Helped States Harden Elections From Foreign Interference by Iran and Others. In 2025 Its Workforce & Funding was Cut.

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

In March 2025, President Trump’s DOGE team cut the career workforce of the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency, or CISA, by one third, including cyber threat intelligence and response experts. Do those cuts and the war with Iran put U.S. election cybersecurity at risk?

A March 2026 Poll Shows an Erosion of Voter Confidence in Elections by Democrats, Republicans and Independents – But for Different Reasons

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

A March 2026 poll suggests voter confidence that American elections will be conducted fairly and accurately has dropped 10% since October 2024. But Republicans, Democrats and independents have lost that confidence for different reasons.

Florida Legislature Passes State Version of the SAVE America Act. Its Proof of Citizenship & Voter ID Rules May Disenfranchise Thousands.

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

The Florida legislature passed HB 991 March 12th, a state version of the federal SAVE America Act, now before the U.S. Senate. Governor Ron DeSantis is likely to sign the bill, requiring, among several voting restrictions, having proof of citizenship on file for every Florida voter. It’s likely to disenfranchise thousands.

Midterm Madness Week Looks at the Election Interference Playbook for the 2026 Midterm. The Administration Knows the Ball is in Your Court.

March 16, 2026March 22, 2026

We've just completed six reports looking at suspected voter suppression and election interference in the 2026 midterm election. Please take the time to listen, read the resources and get informed on the plays we might expect to prevent from voting, and how if that isn't effective enough, tactics to interfere with the election results.

Midterm Madness Week: Could 2026 Midterm Ballots or Voting Machines be Seized by the Feds? There are Concerning Signs.

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

When asked in January about his 2020 threat of having the National Guard seize voting machines, President Trump told the New York Times, “Well, I should have.” There are signs of such authoritarian action in the 2026 midterm.