Just 40 days out from midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late
- Posted on September 25, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
With midterm elections merely six weeks away, election security officials express serious concerns about the timing and adequacy of the newly announced cybersecurity initiative. The criticism stems from significant budget cuts to election security programs implemented by the administration in the previous year, leaving officials questioning whether rushed measures can effectively protect voting infrastructure from emerging cyber threats during this critical electoral period.
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Just 40 days out from midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late
Election officials said the plan is both inadequate and belated after the administration gutted the agency’s election security work last year.
