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ICYMI: Webster-Kirkland Times - Invest in Our Election System
Keeping up the caliber of our voting infrastructure is no easy task, and it takes quality investments to ensure our election systems are modernized and capable of handling thousands of voters. As we make notes on this election and look ahead to the future, I encourage Congress to put its support behind specific funding allocations for election infrastructure in this year’s budget. The $400 million within the current budget would make a huge difference in meeting basic needs.
Win or lose, it’s critical that every voter has access to the ballot box, and sufficient funding for election infrastructure will make sure that remains a reality. From staffing needs to supplies, keeping voting efficient and accessible is what allows American elections to be great.
ICYMI: [The Olympian] Federal money is needed for elections offices to be both transparent and secure
There is strong public support for federal investments in our election infrastructure. Election infrastructure is critical national security infrastructure. But we don’t fund it that way.
In the absence of stable federal funding, we face a high hurdle to balance transparency with the security of our facilities. Congress should fund state and local election departments with $20 billion over 10 years.