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Government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels work together to ensure that presidential elections in the United States are conducted fairly, securely, and transparently. These agencies implement comprehensive security measures, protect voting rights, and maintain public trust in the democratic process through coordinated oversight and continuous improvement of election infrastructure.

The Federal Framework for Election Security

In January 2017, the Department of Homeland Security officially designated election infrastructure as a subset of the government facilities sector, making clear that election infrastructure qualifies as critical infrastructure. This designation recognizes that the United States' election infrastructure is of such vital importance to the American way of life that its incapacitation or destruction would have a devastating effect on the country.

Election infrastructure is an assembly of systems and networks that includes, but is not limited to: Voter registration databases and associated IT systems; IT infrastructure and systems used to manage elections (such as the counting, auditing, and displaying of election results, and the post-election reporting to certify and validate results); and polling places (to include early voting locations). This comprehensive definition ensures that all aspects of the electoral process receive appropriate protection and oversight.

Multiple federal agencies collaborate to protect election integrity. At the federal level, DHS — in particular, its Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which defends and secures the nation's critical infrastructure — along with the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the FBI, and other federal agencies should direct more resources to combat these threats. This whole-of-government approach ensures that expertise from different agencies can be leveraged to address the multifaceted challenges facing modern elections.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

CISA works to secure both the physical security and cybersecurity of the systems and assets that support the Nation's elections. As the lead federal agency for election security coordination, CISA plays a central role in protecting the democratic process from both cyber and physical threats.

Cybersecurity Services and Support

CISA's services are available at no cost to state and local government officials and private sector election infrastructure partners. This no-cost model ensures that even jurisdictions with limited budgets can access world-class security resources and expertise.

Over the last several years, CISA has provided election offices nationwide with vital cybersecurity services to keep our elections safe and secure, such as threat intelligence briefings, cybersecurity assessments, incident response, vulnerability scanning, risk management training, intrusion detection and blocking systems, and cyber hygiene. In 2023 and 2024 alone, CISA conducted over 700 cybersecurity assessments for local election jurisdictions around the country.

CISA is committed to working collaboratively with those on the front lines of elections—state and local governments, election officials, federal partners, and private sector partners—to manage risks to the Nation's election infrastructure. The Agency provides resources on election security for both the public and election officials at all levels and will remain transparent and agile in its vigorous efforts to protect America's election infrastructure against new and evolving threats.

Physical Security Measures

Beyond cybersecurity, CISA also addresses physical threats to election infrastructure. CISA has provided resources and tools to help officials make election offices, voting locations, and tabulation centers safe, including assessments that evaluate the physical security of facilities, identify vulnerabilities, and offer recommendations on mitigating risks. Ahead of the 2024 election, CISA conducted nearly 1,300 physical security assessments for election stakeholders across the country, and many local election officials used that information to enhance their physical security measures.

Physical Security Checklist for Election Offices and Election Infrastructure Cybersecurity Readiness and Resilience Checklist provide a series of questions to guide preparation for potential cyber and physical security incidents that may impact election infrastructure. They help election officials identify areas to potentially enhance physical security, operational resilience, and cybersecurity at election infrastructure facilities and take action to implement low- or no-cost options in the short term.

Decentralized Infrastructure as a Security Advantage

The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has repeatedly emphasized the cybersecurity benefits of the United States' decentralized elections infrastructure; the lack of any single point of attack makes a comprehensive cyberattack on U.S. elections much harder to achieve. This decentralization, while sometimes viewed as a challenge for coordination, actually serves as a significant security feature that makes large-scale election manipulation extremely difficult.

The Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) was established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). The EAC is an independent, bipartisan commission charged with developing guidance to meet HAVA requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, and serving as a national clearinghouse of information on election administration.

Voting System Testing and Certification

The EAC also accredits testing laboratories and certifies voting systems, as well as audits the use of HAVA funds. This certification process ensures that voting equipment meets rigorous security and reliability standards before being deployed in elections.

The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) develops voluntary voting system guidelines (VVSG), which are a set of specifications and requirements, including security and integrity standards, that voting systems must meet in order to receive certification. The EAC also accredits voting labs that test voting systems to these standards. Participation in the EAC testing and certification program is voluntary, but most states use the EAC's testing and certification program.

The VVSG 2.0 represents a significant advancement in defining standards that improves cybersecurity, accessibility, and usability requirements, while also introducing various audit methods supporting software independence to confirm the accuracy of the vote and increase voter confidence. These updated guidelines reflect the evolving technological landscape and emerging security threats.

National Voter Registration Form

Other responsibilities include maintaining the national mail voter registration form developed in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. The National Mail Voter Registration Form can be used to register U.S. citizens to vote, to update registration information due to a change of name, make a change of address or to register with a political party. This standardized form makes voter registration more accessible across the country while maintaining security and accuracy.

Information Clearinghouse and Best Practices

As the only federal agency solely focused on election administration, the EAC works to test and certify the nation's election equipment, support election officials, and serve voters. The EAC serves as a vital resource hub where election officials can access research, guidance, and best practices from jurisdictions across the country.

Election administration requires careful attention to security to maintain the integrity of the entire voting process. Election officials must develop and follow procedures to ensure the security of all components of the election process—from voter registration through final results certification.

Comprehensive Election Security Measures

Cybersecurity Protocols and Threat Detection

Federal agencies have implemented sophisticated cybersecurity measures to protect election systems from digital threats. Cyber-enabled threat actors across a wide spectrum of intrinsic motivations and geographical origin continue to target U.S. elections infrastructure with malicious operations designed to influence, manipulate, monitor, or disrupt elections, or enable intelligence collection efforts.

The FBI and CISA are urging campaigns to strengthen online systems with more secure passwords, avoiding the opening of suspicious emails and using multi-factor authentication. CISA and the FBI said practicing good cyber hygiene, like multi-factor authentication, will drastically improve online safety and security. These basic security practices, when implemented consistently, can prevent many common attack vectors.

CISA—through the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC)—compiled a toolkit to help state and local government officials, election officials, and vendors enhance the cyber resilience of U.S. election infrastructure. This collaborative approach brings together public and private sector expertise to address emerging threats.

Audits and Verification Processes

Post-election audits serve as a critical verification mechanism to ensure accuracy and build public confidence. Election audits are used to evaluate and improve the accuracy, security, and administration of elections. These audits can detect errors, confirm results, and identify areas for improvement in election procedures.

Every state and local jurisdiction utilizes common-sense procedures and tools to safeguard the voting process and ensure its election results can be trusted. Common best practices include using locks, tamper-evident seals, security cameras, system testing before and after elections, audits, and physical and cybersecurity access controls. This multi-layered approach creates redundant safeguards that make tampering extremely difficult to accomplish undetected.

Addressing Foreign Interference

Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies work to identify and counter foreign attempts to interfere in U.S. elections. The interagency election security community remains laser-focused on implementing the presidentially approved notification framework regarding election influence and interference targeting U.S. elections, which is the IC's primary mechanism for responding to intelligence on foreign malign influence and interference threats to U.S. elections. This group is engaging to review relevant intelligence under the framework to determine best actions to mitigate threats. The election security group has been routinely meeting to review intelligence and evaluate the need for non-public notifications to targets of malign influence operations and also public notifications.

The Intelligence Community's 2023 and 2024 Annual Threat Assessments stated that Russia, China, and Iran are all actively trying to meddle in U.S. elections. Understanding these threats allows agencies to develop targeted countermeasures and inform election officials about specific risks.

Foreign actors spread disinformation in the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. general election with the goal of casting doubt on the integrity of the democratic process and sowing partisan discord. The PSA highlights specific examples of tactics used by Russia and Iran during the 2024 election cycle to target all Americans. These include things from mimicking national level media outlets like the Washington Post and Fox News and creating inauthentic news sites posing as legitimate media organizations to using paid influencers to hide their hand.

Voter Registration and Accessibility

Ensuring Accurate Voter Rolls

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date voter registration databases is essential for election integrity. Maintaining up-to-date voter registration lists is critical for election administration. All states take steps to keep voter registration lists current, but sometimes elections offices don't know that someone has moved or died. States employ various methods to keep their voter rolls accurate, including coordination with other government agencies and interstate data sharing.

Election officials implement systematic processes to verify voter eligibility while ensuring that eligible citizens can easily register and participate. These processes balance security concerns with the fundamental right to vote, ensuring that legitimate voters are not disenfranchised while preventing ineligible individuals from casting ballots.

Accessibility for All Voters

Federal agencies work to ensure that all eligible citizens can participate in elections, regardless of physical disabilities, language barriers, or geographic location. The Help America Vote Act mandates accessibility improvements, and agencies provide guidance and resources to help jurisdictions meet these requirements.

Accommodations for voters with disabilities include accessible voting machines, curbside voting options, and assistance for those who need help marking their ballots. Language assistance ensures that voters with limited English proficiency can understand ballot materials and voting procedures. Military and overseas voters receive special support to ensure they can participate despite being away from their home jurisdictions.

Mail-In and Absentee Voting Security

As mail-in voting has become more prevalent, agencies have developed comprehensive security protocols for absentee ballots. These include signature verification, ballot tracking systems, secure drop boxes, and chain-of-custody procedures. Many jurisdictions now offer voters the ability to track their mail-in ballots online, providing transparency and allowing voters to confirm their ballots were received and counted.

Security measures for mail-in voting also include tamper-evident envelopes, barcodes for tracking, and procedures to prevent duplicate voting. Election officials verify signatures on ballot envelopes against voter registration records, and many states have implemented processes to allow voters to cure signature discrepancies.

Monitoring, Oversight, and Enforcement

Federal Election Commission (FEC)

The Federal Election Commission oversees campaign finance laws and regulations, ensuring transparency in political contributions and expenditures. While the FEC does not directly administer elections, its work in monitoring campaign finance helps prevent corruption and undue influence in the electoral process. The agency enforces disclosure requirements, contribution limits, and prohibitions on foreign contributions to federal campaigns.

Department of Justice Enforcement

The Department of Justice plays a crucial role in enforcing federal voting rights laws and prosecuting election-related crimes. The Department of Justice Election Threats Task Force has taken steps in holding people accountable when they threaten election workers. This task force addresses the growing problem of intimidation and threats against election officials, which has become a significant concern in recent election cycles.

The DOJ's Civil Rights Division enforces the Voting Rights Act and other federal laws that protect citizens' right to vote. The department monitors elections in jurisdictions with histories of discrimination, investigates complaints of voter suppression or intimidation, and takes legal action when violations occur. The Criminal Division prosecutes cases involving election fraud, voter intimidation, and other criminal violations of federal election laws.

State and Local Election Officials

Each state has a chief election official, who has an oversight or advisory role over state and federal elections. However, elections are usually administered at the county level, though in some states cities or townships run elections. No two states administer elections in the same way, and there can be variations within a single state. Elections can be run by a single individual or department, a board or commission of elections, or a combination of two or more entities.

Election administration in America is highly decentralized. There are more than 10,000 election jurisdictions in the U.S. The size of these jurisdictions varies, with the smallest towns having only a few hundred registered voters and the largest jurisdiction in the country with over 5 million. This decentralization means that election security and administration practices can vary significantly across the country, though federal guidelines and state laws provide baseline standards.

Local election officials are responsible for the day-to-day administration of elections, including maintaining voter registration databases, recruiting and training poll workers, securing voting equipment, and certifying results. These officials work closely with federal agencies to implement security best practices and respond to threats.

Poll Worker Training and Bipartisan Oversight

Local election officials also rely on trained poll workers (often bipartisan) who assist voters during early voting and on Election Day. Poll workers serve as the front line of election administration, helping voters navigate the voting process, verifying identities, and ensuring that procedures are followed correctly.

Many jurisdictions require bipartisan teams of poll workers, ensuring that representatives from different political parties are present to observe and participate in election administration. This bipartisan oversight helps prevent partisan manipulation and builds public confidence in the fairness of the process. Poll workers receive training on election procedures, security protocols, and how to assist voters with various needs.

Public Education and Transparency Initiatives

Voter Education Campaigns

Government agencies conduct extensive voter education efforts to ensure that citizens understand their rights, registration requirements, and voting procedures. These campaigns use multiple channels, including websites, social media, public service announcements, and community outreach, to reach diverse populations.

Education initiatives cover topics such as voter registration deadlines, identification requirements, polling place locations, early voting options, and mail-in ballot procedures. Agencies also provide information about what to expect on Election Day, how to use voting equipment, and what to do if problems arise. Special outreach targets populations that historically have lower participation rates, including young voters, minority communities, and people with disabilities.

Combating Misinformation and Disinformation

It is important for voters to critically evaluate information sources, particularly as disinformation campaigns evolve to use AI-generated content. Both agencies urge the American public to rely on trusted information from state and local election officials and to verify claims through multiple reliable sources before sharing them on social media or other platforms.

Federal agencies work to counter false information about voting procedures, election security, and results. This includes proactively providing accurate information, quickly responding to viral misinformation, and helping the public identify reliable sources. Agencies emphasize that voters should consult official sources, such as state and local election office websites, for authoritative information about elections.

The challenge of misinformation has grown with the rise of social media and artificial intelligence. Deepfakes, manipulated images, and false claims can spread rapidly online, potentially confusing voters or undermining confidence in elections. Agencies coordinate with social media platforms, fact-checkers, and media organizations to identify and counter false narratives.

Transparency in Election Results and Processes

Transparency is fundamental to maintaining public trust in elections. Government agencies publish election results promptly and provide detailed data that allows for independent verification and analysis. Many jurisdictions livestream vote counting, publish regular updates on election night, and make detailed precinct-level results available to the public.

Election officials also provide transparency about their processes and procedures. This includes publishing election security plans, conducting public testing of voting equipment, allowing observers from political parties and the media to monitor voting and counting, and explaining the steps taken to ensure accuracy and security. Some jurisdictions conduct post-election reviews or audits in public view, demonstrating their commitment to transparency.

Open records laws allow journalists, researchers, and the public to access election-related documents and data. This transparency enables independent scrutiny of election administration and helps identify areas for improvement. While some information must be protected for security reasons, agencies strive to be as transparent as possible about their methods and results.

Emerging Challenges and Adaptive Responses

Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology presents new challenges for election security. AI can be used to create convincing deepfake videos, generate misleading content at scale, and automate disinformation campaigns. Election officials and federal agencies are developing strategies to detect and counter AI-generated misinformation while educating the public about these threats.

Agencies are also exploring how AI can be used defensively to enhance election security. Machine learning algorithms can help detect anomalies in voter registration databases, identify patterns of suspicious activity, and analyze large volumes of data for security threats. However, the use of AI in election administration must be carefully balanced with transparency and accountability concerns.

Ransomware and Cyber Threats

The FBI and CISA on Aug. 15 released a joint public service announcement to address ransomware attacks during the election cycle. FBI Cyber Division Deputy Assistant Director Cynthia Kaiser said the PSA highlights the significant threat that cyber incidents pose to voting operations. Ransomware attacks can disrupt election operations by encrypting critical systems and demanding payment for their release.

To counter ransomware threats, agencies recommend that election officials maintain offline backups of critical data, implement robust cybersecurity measures, and develop incident response plans. Regular security assessments and employee training help prevent successful attacks. When incidents do occur, agencies provide rapid response support to help jurisdictions recover and continue election operations.

Threats to Election Workers

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of American democracy, yet election officials at the state, local, Tribal, and territorial level have expressed concerns for the safety of our nation's elections infrastructure and the physical security of election workers. The increase in threats and harassment directed at election officials has become a serious concern that threatens the integrity of election administration.

Based on malign actors' activity in past elections, potential threats to this year's election include cyberattacks on election systems, officials, and candidates; efforts to undermine trust in our elections, including post-election processes, through the propagation of mis- and disinformation; efforts by both domestic and foreign actors to intimidate voters; and physical violence towards voters, election workers, and candidates.

Federal agencies have responded by providing security resources to election officials, prosecuting those who make threats, and offering support services to officials who have been targeted. Some jurisdictions have enhanced physical security at election offices, provided security training to staff, and implemented protocols for reporting and responding to threats. Despite these challenges, election officials remain committed to their duty to administer fair and secure elections.

Insider Threats

This document, created jointly with CISA, DHS, FBI, and the EAC, outlines several recent examples of election security-related insider threats, discusses potential scenarios that could arise during the 2024 election cycle, and provides recommendations for how to mitigate the risk posed by insider threats. Insider threats involve individuals with authorized access to election systems who might misuse that access to compromise election integrity.

Mitigating insider threats requires a combination of technical controls, such as access logging and separation of duties, and administrative measures, including background checks, training, and clear policies. Election officials implement procedures that require multiple people to be present for sensitive operations, creating checks and balances that make it difficult for any single individual to compromise the system. Regular audits and monitoring help detect suspicious activity by insiders.

Interagency Coordination and Information Sharing

Whole-of-Government Approach

All of this work both draws on and facilitates collaboration across the Intelligence Community and the U.S. Government in what is truly a tightly coordinated whole-of-government effort. Effective election security requires coordination among numerous federal agencies, each bringing unique capabilities and expertise.

Regular coordination meetings, joint task forces, and information-sharing protocols ensure that agencies can work together effectively. The intelligence community provides threat assessments, law enforcement agencies investigate and prosecute violations, cybersecurity agencies provide technical support, and election administration agencies develop guidance and best practices. This coordinated approach allows the government to respond quickly and comprehensively to emerging threats.

Federal-State-Local Partnerships

CISA collaborates with federal departments and agencies, state and local government, election officials, and valued partners, through new and existing engagements, to secure elections systems. Because elections are administered primarily at the state and local level, effective partnerships between federal agencies and state and local officials are essential.

These partnerships involve regular communication, joint training exercises, sharing of threat intelligence, and coordinated incident response. Federal agencies provide resources and expertise that many local jurisdictions could not afford on their own, while state and local officials provide on-the-ground knowledge and implementation capabilities. This collaborative model respects the decentralized nature of American election administration while leveraging federal resources to enhance security nationwide.

Information Sharing Networks

CISA terminated funding for the Election Infrastructure Information Analysis Center, a network that facilitates information sharing about security risks and best practices between election vendors and state and local election officials. Prior to the 2024 election, CISA and EI-ISAC were responsible for warning election officials about envelopes filled with white powder sent to election offices in at least 15 states. Information sharing networks allow election officials to learn from each other's experiences and respond quickly to emerging threats.

These networks facilitate rapid dissemination of threat intelligence, security alerts, and best practices. When one jurisdiction experiences a security incident or discovers a vulnerability, information sharing allows other jurisdictions to take preventive measures. The networks also provide forums for election officials to discuss challenges, share solutions, and coordinate responses to common problems.

Continuous Improvement and Future Directions

Post-Election Reviews and Lessons Learned

After each election, agencies conduct comprehensive reviews to identify what worked well and what needs improvement. These after-action reports examine security incidents, operational challenges, and areas where procedures could be enhanced. Lessons learned from one election cycle inform planning and preparation for future elections.

Post-election reviews involve multiple stakeholders, including federal agencies, state and local election officials, security experts, and sometimes independent observers. The reviews examine all aspects of election administration, from voter registration and early voting through Election Day operations and post-election certification. Recommendations from these reviews drive policy changes, procedural improvements, and resource allocation decisions.

Investment in Election Infrastructure

Maintaining secure and reliable election infrastructure requires ongoing investment in technology, training, and personnel. The Help America Vote Act provided significant federal funding to states for election improvements, and subsequent appropriations have supported continued modernization and security enhancements.

Investments include replacing outdated voting equipment, upgrading voter registration systems, implementing cybersecurity measures, and training election officials and poll workers. Many jurisdictions have invested in paper ballot systems that provide a verifiable paper trail, enhancing both security and public confidence. Ongoing funding is necessary to maintain these systems, respond to new threats, and continue improving election administration.

Research and Innovation

Government agencies support research into election security, voting technology, and election administration best practices. This research helps identify emerging threats, evaluate new technologies, and develop innovative solutions to election challenges. Academic institutions, think tanks, and private sector partners contribute to this research ecosystem.

Innovation in election administration includes exploring new voting methods, improving accessibility, enhancing security measures, and streamlining processes. However, any new technology or procedure must be carefully evaluated for security implications, accessibility impacts, and practical feasibility. Pilot programs and controlled testing help ensure that innovations are thoroughly vetted before widespread implementation.

Building Public Confidence

Ultimately, the success of election security efforts depends on maintaining public confidence in the electoral process. Ensuring a secure and fair election environment reinforces the principles of democracy and supports the legitimacy of the electoral process. When citizens trust that elections are conducted fairly and that their votes are counted accurately, they are more likely to participate and accept the results.

Building and maintaining this confidence requires transparency, effective communication, and demonstrated competence in election administration. Election officials must not only implement strong security measures but also communicate those measures to the public in understandable terms. Allowing observation of election processes, promptly addressing concerns, and being accountable for mistakes all contribute to public trust.

Election officials will carry out their duty to certify the results and ensure that every eligible vote has been counted as cast. The United States government supported these partners throughout the election, bringing the full range of capabilities to bear in securing systems and pushing back against malicious actors seeking to disrupt our process and influence our election. CISA will continue to support our state and local partners as they move toward their certification deadlines and the official outcome of the 2024 elections.

The Role of International Cooperation

Election security is not solely a domestic concern. The United States shares information and best practices with democratic allies facing similar threats to their electoral processes. International cooperation helps identify global threat actors, understand their tactics, and develop coordinated responses.

American agencies participate in international forums on election security, share threat intelligence with allied nations, and learn from the experiences of other democracies. This global perspective helps U.S. officials anticipate threats and adopt proven security measures from other countries. At the same time, the United States shares its expertise and resources with emerging democracies working to strengthen their own electoral systems.

Foreign interference in elections is often coordinated across multiple countries, making international cooperation essential for effective countermeasures. When adversaries attempt to interfere in elections in multiple democracies, coordinated responses and information sharing can help all affected nations defend their electoral processes more effectively.

The legal framework governing elections in the United States is complex, involving federal constitutional provisions, federal statutes, state constitutions, and state laws. The U.S. Constitution grants states primary authority over election administration while establishing certain federal requirements and protections.

Federal laws such as the Voting Rights Act, the National Voter Registration Act, the Help America Vote Act, and various campaign finance laws establish minimum standards and protections that apply nationwide. These laws prohibit discrimination in voting, require certain accessibility accommodations, establish security standards for voting systems, and regulate campaign finance.

State laws govern many specific aspects of election administration, including voter registration procedures, early voting options, absentee ballot rules, and vote counting methods. This state-level authority allows for innovation and adaptation to local conditions but also creates variation in how elections are conducted across the country. Federal agencies must work within this constitutional framework, providing support and enforcing federal requirements while respecting state authority over election administration.

Conclusion: Safeguarding Democracy Through Vigilance and Cooperation

Ensuring fair and free presidential elections requires the coordinated efforts of multiple government agencies at all levels, working together with election officials, security professionals, and engaged citizens. The comprehensive approach to election security encompasses cybersecurity measures, physical security protocols, legal enforcement, voter education, and continuous improvement based on lessons learned.

The challenges facing election security continue to evolve, with new technologies creating both opportunities and risks. Foreign adversaries, cybercriminals, and domestic extremists pose ongoing threats that require constant vigilance and adaptation. At the same time, the fundamental principles of election security remain constant: protecting the right to vote, ensuring accurate counting of ballots, maintaining transparency, and building public confidence in the democratic process.

Government agencies play an indispensable role in this effort, providing expertise, resources, and coordination that individual jurisdictions could not achieve alone. Through partnerships between federal, state, and local officials, supported by robust legal frameworks and ongoing investment in election infrastructure, the United States continues to strengthen its electoral systems against evolving threats.

The decentralized nature of American election administration, while sometimes challenging for coordination, provides significant security benefits by eliminating single points of failure. The involvement of thousands of election officials, hundreds of thousands of poll workers, and millions of engaged citizens creates a resilient system that is difficult to compromise on a large scale.

As technology advances and threats evolve, government agencies must continue adapting their approaches to election security. This requires ongoing investment in infrastructure and training, continued research and innovation, effective information sharing, and sustained commitment to transparency and public engagement. By maintaining vigilance, fostering cooperation, and upholding democratic principles, government agencies help ensure that presidential elections remain fair, free, and worthy of public trust.

For more information about election security and voting procedures, visit the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, or your state or local election office. These official sources provide authoritative information about election security measures, voting procedures, and how citizens can participate in the democratic process.