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US Election Integrity Issues
Ongoing disputes and court cases regarding US election integrity, voter verification systems, and election administration procedures
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DHS requires states to conduct manual ballot audits for election security
The DHS announced that states must conduct random manual counts of paper ballots following federal elections to verify voting machine results and detect errors or manipulation. States must conduct manual audits of at least 5 percent of ballots cast after every federal election. To receive full grants under the Homeland Security Grant Program (over $1 billion available), states must submit plans for transitioning away from electronic voting systems that use bar codes or QR codes.
DHS warns of potential supply chain compromise in voting machine components
DHS Secretary Mullin warned that voting machines with components manufactured by foreign adversaries introduce significant security risks. Components could be tampered with during manufacturing to serve as entry points for hackers, potentially allowing synchronized attacks across multiple machines and jurisdictions at any stage of the supply chain.
DHS Secretary cites Chinese-manufactured components in U.S. voting machines
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated in an Aug. 27 letter that parts of many voting machines used in the United States are manufactured in China. He identified Dominion, ES&S, and Hart InterCivic as accounting for approximately 80% of the voting machine market, all of which use Chinese parts in their machines.
U.S. election infrastructure assessed as vulnerable to foreign cyber threats
The Biden administration assessed in 2024 that China was the most active and persistent cyber threat to U.S. elections. Iran, China, and Russia were found to have the technical capability to access some U.S. election-related networks and systems, with potential for other foreign nations to also access voting infrastructure.
DOJ plans to deploy approximately 1,000 monitors for November elections
The Trump administration announced plans to expand election-monitoring efforts, with roughly 1,000 Justice Department personnel expected to be deployed nationwide during the November elections when voters will decide control of Congress.
Wyoming Republican Governor Mark Gordon criticizes DOJ election monitors as 'aggressive' and 'irregular'
Gov. Mark Gordon expressed concern that the conduct of DOJ election observers exceeded their legal authority under federal law. Gordon stated the monitors' behavior was 'aggressive' and 'irregular,' and noted that state and local officials had not been informed in advance of the DOJ's monitoring plans. He requested the state attorney general investigate the nature of the visits.
DOJ deployed election monitors to Wyoming primary elections
The U.S. Justice Department deployed two attorneys from its civil rights division to monitor elections in Laramie County, Wyoming during the state's primary election on August 18. This was part of a broader deployment of more than 80 election monitors across seven states during the 2024 primary season.
Laramie County Clerk criticizes DOJ monitors' questions as exceeding federal voting rights authority
Laramie County Clerk Debra Lee, a Republican, stated that DOJ monitors asked questions outside the scope of federal voting rights laws, including inquiries about poll worker training, acquisition of election equipment, and requests to examine voting tabulators. Lee noted the monitors did not initially present credentials and that the DOJ email notification may have been sent to the wrong address.
DOJ deployed monitors to nine states during 2022 midterm elections
The Justice Department sent election monitors to nine states during the 2022 midterm elections, demonstrating that federal election monitoring is an established practice.
Fewer than 400 noncitizens improperly registered due to software error voted in New Jersey
According to Gov. Mikie Sherrill, preliminary analysis found that fewer than 400 of the approximately 6,600 noncitizens improperly registered to vote due to the software error actually cast ballots. These voters were registered as Democrats, Republicans, and unaffiliated voters and were scattered throughout the state.
New Jersey Governor launches investigation into noncitizen voter registration error
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced she has launched an investigation into how the Motor Vehicle Commission software error resulted in noncitizen voter registrations. She stated she would hold people accountable for the error that occurred during the prior administration under former Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey Governor Sherrill announces removal of noncitizen voters from rolls
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced that erroneously registered voter registrations from the 2023-2024 period have been ordered removed from voter rolls. She also announced replacement of the vendor, Idemia, responsible for the software error to prevent similar issues in the future.
DHS Secretary Mullin claims 35,000 noncitizens registered to vote in New Jersey
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin alleged in a letter that 35,000 noncitizens were registered to vote in New Jersey. The department gave the state two weeks to respond and confirm intentions to collaborate with DHS on ensuring elections.
Software error in New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission system registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote
A software error in New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission system between June 2023 and June 2024 resulted in approximately 6,600 people who indicated they were not U.S. citizens being registered to vote. The individuals had answered 'no' when asked on a keypad whether they were a U.S. citizen while applying for driver's licenses and identification cards, but the system registered them to vote despite their answers.
Michigan voter registration fraud investigation disclosed
According to disclosed documents, Michigan State Police in 2020 raided a Democrat get-out-the-vote organization in Muskegon after finding canvassers had signed voter registration forms in other people's names, submitted fraudulent registrations for non-existent people, and received gift cards based on the number of applications produced.
Trump directs investigation into officials who withheld election information
President Trump directed the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Department of Justice, FBI, and CIA to investigate how and why election security information was hidden, to fire those involved in cover-ups, and to file criminal charges if appropriate.
Intelligence agencies withheld China election interference information
Trump alleged that declassified documents indicate members of U.S. intelligence agencies suppressed and withheld information about China's election meddling from both the President and the American public, with one official reportedly running a 'shadow government' to prevent disclosure.
Trump announces declassification of election security documents
President Trump announced during a primetime address that previously classified documents spanning from January 2020 to June 2026 would be declassified and released to the public to support claims about vulnerabilities in the U.S. election system.
Senator Tillis threatens to slow government if reconciliation bill passes
Senator Tillis stated he would use every available device to slow down government operations if a reconciliation bill containing what he characterized as a failed attempt to confuse the election came from the House.
Trump orders DHS to remove non-citizens from voter rolls
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to notify every state about non-citizens on their voter rolls and direct states to remove all ineligible voters immediately.
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Supreme Court allows voter verification database ahead of November elections
Supreme Court permits revised voter verification database with restrictions through midterm elections.
Former USPS carrier indicted for destroying 300 mail-in ballots
Former USPS carrier indicted for destroying 300 mail ballots in Utah primary election.
Supreme Court asked to weigh in on Postal Service mail voting rules
Supreme Court petition challenges Postal Service mail voting rules for midterm elections.
Federal and state agencies document noncitizen voter registration cases
Federal agencies documented noncitizen voter cases; New Jersey found 6,600 improperly registered through software error.
Trump administration advances mail ballot restrictions and polling place enforcement measures
Trump administration pursues mail ballot restrictions, stalled legislation, and federal polling place enforcement.
DHS Mandates Manual Ballot Audits to Strengthen Election Security
DHS requires states to conduct manual ballot audits for election verification.
DHS warns of Chinese components in U.S. voting machine supply chain
DHS warns Chinese components in voting machines pose supply chain vulnerability risks to U.S. election infrastructure.
DOJ expands election monitoring to 1,000 observers for November elections
DOJ expanding election monitors to 1,000 for November elections amid state-level criticism of oversight scope.
New Jersey software error registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote
New Jersey software error registered 6,600 noncitizens; fewer than 400 voted.
Tillis threatens to slow government over reconciliation bill
Senator Tillis threatens legislative obstruction if reconciliation bill advances.
Michigan launches voter registration fraud investigation
Michigan launched a voter registration fraud investigation in Muskegon County.