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September 3, 2026
Senators Padilla and Morelle Urge DHS to Restore Election Security Funding
- Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Joseph Morelle are pressing Homeland Security to restore $39.6 million for election security programs as outlined in the fiscal year 2026 DHS Appropriations bill.
- They emphasize the urgent need for funding to assist state and local election officials against cyber threats and misinformation ahead of the midterm elections.
- The lawmakers express concern that time is running out to secure these essential resources.
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- Democrats demand Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of midtermsSep 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NPR
- Dems demand DHS fund election security. And, journalist Gloria Steinem has diedSep 3, 2026 at 11:17 AM · NPR
- Democrats press DHS on election security fundingSep 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM · The Hill