Election Officials Warn That DHS Has Become A Threat To Voting Security Election officials across the United States have expressed growing concerns that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has shifted from being a trusted partner in safeguarding election systems to a potential threat to electoral integrity. This shift has raised alarms among state and local administrators, who have long relied on federal support to protect voting infrastructure from cyberattacks, foreign interference, and disinformation campaigns. The erosion of trust in the agency’s leadership has sparked fears that its current direction could undermine the nonpartisan administration of elections and erode public confidence in democratic processes. The concerns stem in part from the appointment of the new homeland security secretary, whose documented history of promoting election misinformation has shaken the confidence of voting officials nationwide. For years, DHS played a critical role in collaborating with local election offices to defend against threats to the electoral system. This partnership was built on a foundation of mutual trust, with federal agencies providing resources, threat intelligence, and technical expertise to help local administrators secure voting systems. However, recent developments have cast doubt on whether this collaboration remains intact. Election officials warn that the agency’s current leadership may no longer prioritize the accuracy and impartiality of election administration. Instead, they fear that misinformation originating from or amplified by DHS could fuel public skepticism about the legitimacy of voting systems.#federal_agencies #election_officials #department_of_homeland_security #election_administrators #election_security
