Lawmakers warned that the clock is ticking on safeguarding elections, citing urgent threats from cyber attacks, misinformation, and disinformation. They called on federal agencies to step up support for state and local election officials, urging enhanced cybersecurity measures and better tools to counter false narratives. The message underscores a growing recognition that election integrity hinges on timely, coordinated action across all levels of government.
The lawmakers wrote that they share "grave concern that time is running out … to assist state and local election officials in protecting our elections from cyber and mis-and disinformation threats."
