CISA Retreats From Election Security Ahead of Midterms
The first results are expected on Tuesday as polls begin to close at 23:00 GMT.
Key points
- Once polls close, it is possible the results will not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.
- Protecting the vote was once considered among the top priorities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Our polls suggest the economy is biggest motivator of voters’ choices in these midterm elections and that Democrats are more trusted to fix things.
Despite worries about federal intervention, local and state officials say they are well prepared to run a secure election.
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