State Voting Officials Discuss Election Security in CISA Conference Call
State voting officials participated in a conference call with CISA, the federal agency responsible for cybersecurity of critical infrastructure. The call, which occurred 85 days before the upcoming midterms, focused on election security.
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 10, 2026 —
State election officials convened for a conference call with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to discuss election security measures. The federal agency, tasked with safeguarding critical infrastructure, including election systems, engaged with state representatives 85 days prior to the upcoming midterm elections.
The primary focus of the call was the enhancement and maintenance of election security protocols across the nation. This engagement between state election administrators and CISA is a component of ongoing efforts to ensure the integrity of the electoral process in advance of significant elections.
Details regarding the specific topics discussed, attendees beyond state voting officials and CISA representatives, or any outcomes from the conference call were not provided.
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