Sen. Alex Padilla of California and Rep. Joe Morelle of New York have written to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting CISA Director, demanding an explanation for the delay in disbursing federal election‑security funds. The lawmakers argue that the money is critical for safeguarding voting systems in the run‑up to the 2024 elections. They are calling on the administration to clarify why the funds have not yet reached state and local election officials, citing concerns over preparedness and voter protection. The letter highlights growing frustration among Democrats over the pace of federal support for election infrastructure.
Two congressional Democrats are pressing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to “explain the delay as to why federal funds have not yet been provided” to local and state election officials for election security. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) sent a letter to Mullin and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Acting Director...
