The DHS official securing voting machines wants to ban voting machines You don't want someone protecting a system who's emotionally invested in its current form, you want someone with the vision to recognize when legacy infrastructure has reached end-of-life and the courage to sunset it responsibly.

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Committee advances substitute to move Georgia to hand‑marked ballots, tightens voter‑roll enforcement SB 568 would require hand‑marked paper ballots statewide, assign early‑voting locations to reduce preprinted permutations, make digital ballot images and security logs public, change audit/recount thresholds and add fines for failures in voter‑roll adjudication; election officials warned about procurement and training timelines while supporters cited voting‑system vulnerabilities.

Georgia is poised for a major election overhaul with a new bill that mandates hand-marked paper ballots and tightens voter-roll enforcement, sparking intense debate among officials.

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Maricopa supervisors approve $550,000 for signature-verification workstations amid Agilis dispute The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 Feb. 25 to reallocate $550,000 to the Recorder’s Office for signature-verification workstations and tenant improvements; county staff said the funds come from legislative contingency, not for the Agilis machine, while critics pressed for more transparency about the upgrade and related state funding.

Maricopa County's recent $550,000 funding approval for signature-verification workstations has sparked controversy, raising questions about transparency and the Agilis voting system connection.

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Oregon officials defend decades-old vote-by-mail system, flag postal and funding risks Secretary of State Tobias Reed, elections director Dina Dawson and county clerks outlined Oregon’s long-running vote-by-mail procedures, citing strong audits and low fraud rates but warning of postal delays and uneven county resources that could strain the system.

Oregon's vote-by-mail system boasts an impressive 80% public trust and a fraud rate of just 0.00006%, but officials warn that postal delays and funding disparities pose real risks to its future.

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"Bizarre! A security org's election results canceled due to a lost encryption key #votingsecurity #cryptography"

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"Bizarre twist: Top security org cancels election results after official loses encryption key Needed to unlock votes in secure voting system #IACR #votingsecurity"

"IACR cancels election results after official loses encryption key. Human mistake compromises verifiable voting system #votingsecurity"

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Senate committee advances bill to eliminate post‑election mail‑in ballot grace period over voting‑rights objections After extensive opposition testimony from voting‑rights groups and local election officials, the Senate General Government Committee voted 4–2 to report Senate Bill 293 to Rules and Reference. Opponents said the bill would discard thousands of lawfully mailed ballots that arrived in the four‑day window used in recent elections.

The Ohio Senate just advanced a bill that could disenfranchise thousands of voters by eliminating the grace period for mail-in ballots, sparking fierce opposition from voting-rights advocates.

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Residents tell Moffat County commissioners Dominion voting software is vulnerable; claims presented in public comment At the Oct. 28 Moffat County commissioners meeting, public commenters read and repeated allegations that Dominion Voting Systems software in Colorado is vulnerable and derived from Smartmatic, urging the county to consider eliminating electronic voting machines. Commissioners took no formal action; county staff did not present opposing evidence at—

Residents of Moffat County are raising serious concerns about alleged vulnerabilities in Dominion Voting Systems software, calling for a return to hand-counted ballots to ensure election integrity.

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Council hears participatory budgeting presentation; members discuss local funding options Representatives from the Participatory Budgeting Project presented the PB process, best practices and funding options. Councilors asked about voting security, budgets that typically fund PB and whether local millage funds might be used.

The City Council is exploring the transformative power of participatory budgeting to engage residents and fund community projects—could this be the key to making your voice heard?

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Middlesex County elections office says preparations on track; ERIC rollout expected, polling-room changes announced Board staff reported completed voting-machine battery replacements, poll-book password updates, ongoing poll-worker training, a state ERIC implementation in the coming days, and several polling-room relocations ahead of the election.

Middlesex County's elections office is on track with crucial preparations for the upcoming election, including new technology implementations and poll-worker training updates.

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Whatcom County Election Office Reveals 2023 Election Audit and Security Measures Whatcom County election officials outline audit processes and security steps for upcoming elections.

Whatcom County's recent Elections Observer Training unveiled groundbreaking measures to ensure election transparency and accuracy, revealing how your vote is protected every step of the way.

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Your vote should be secure—but is it? 🗳️
Kill Chain reveals how the U.S. voting system is shockingly vulnerable to hacking and foreign interference. A must-watch for anyone who believes in democracy.
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📢 INNOVACIÓN EN VOTACIÓN: El CEO de Hashed propone una app de votación basada en blockchain para combatir el fraude electoral. Esta tecnología promete transparencia y seguridad, revolucionando los sistemas electorales actuales. #Blockchain #VotingSecurity #TechInnovation

Representative Yan addresses ballot accuracy concerns during committee meeting Representative Yan emphasizes importance of ballot count matching in committee discussion

Concerns over election integrity are heating up as Representative Yan warns about vulnerabilities in voting systems and the critical need for ballot accuracy in Wyoming.

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Fremont County election officials outline emergency procedures and voting machine protocols Election officials discuss power outages and emergency protocols during Fremont County voting processes

Wyoming election officials are implementing robust emergency protocols to ensure your vote counts, even amidst power outages and staffing shortages!

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Senate committee discusses electronic voting machine prohibition amid concerns over security Committee members inquire about the proposal to ban electronic voting machines in Wyoming.

Wyoming lawmakers are debating a potential ban on electronic voting machines amid rising security concerns—could the future of voting in the state be at stake?

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California legislator pushes for stricter vote by mail ballot regulations Legislator advocates for enhanced voter roll maintenance amid ballot harvesting concerns

California lawmakers are raising alarms over mail-in ballot integrity after shocking discoveries of discarded ballots, pushing for stricter regulations to protect our elections.

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Ohio Senate reviews bill requiring citizenship verification for voter registration Senate bill 153 aims to enhance election security through citizenship verification in Ohio.

Ohio lawmakers are debating a controversial bill that could change how citizenship is verified for voters, sparking a fierce discussion on election integrity.

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Monroe County reveals new voting machines ahead of May elections Monroe County introduces secure touchscreen voting machines set for use in May elections.

Monroe County is rolling out secure, user-friendly touchscreen voting machines just in time for the May elections, promising a smoother voting experience for everyone!

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Georgia election advocates push for hand marked paper ballots in future voting systems Committee members advocate for hand marked paper ballots to ensure election integrity and security.

Georgia is on the brink of a voting revolution as experts rally behind handmarked paper ballots, promising a more secure and reliable electoral process.

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🔒 Dutch voting machines used a 'GEHEIM' password to protect election integrity. How secure do you feel about your vote being counted accurately?

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Nevada voters oppose Assembly Bill 306 over mail ballot security concerns Citizens voice strong opposition to Assembly Bill 306 citing voter security and financial burdens.

Nevadans are raising their voices against Assembly Bill 306, arguing that expanding mail-in voting could compromise election security and burden taxpayers.

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Montana Secretary of State to enforce absentee ballot security procedures Secretary of state will develop rules for secure absentee ballot preparation and storage.

Montana is taking a bold step to secure its elections with Senate Bill 360, aiming to tighten absentee ballot regulations and campaign finance laws.

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Cheyenne residents utilize ballot drop boxes amid postal service concerns Voters in Cheyenne delivered 2,000 absentee ballots via drop box for 2024 election.

Cheyenne voters are turning to secure drop boxes for absentee ballots amid rising concerns over postal service reliability, with over 2,000 ballots delivered in just the 2024 election!

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Legislators push for pen and paper ballots in Wyoming elections amid voting system concerns Lawmakers advocate for House Bill 245 to enhance ballot security against barcode voting issues.

Wyoming lawmakers are pushing for a return to pen and paper ballots to ensure a secure and transparent voting process, raising alarms over the current barcode voting system's reliability.

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