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Secretary of State warns of risks if federal election cybersecurity programs are cut
Summary
Paul Pate said Iowa relies on federal cybersecurity support and partnerships to protect voter registration systems and that changes to federal programs could be 'pretty serious.' He reiterated that Iowa's vote tabulation equipment is not online but that registration databases remain a target.
Paul Pate, Iowa secretary of state, warned that changes or reductions to federal election cybersecurity programs would be consequential for Iowa and other states that rely on federal support and interagency partnerships.
“It would be pretty serious, and we've had conversations with them on that regard,” Pate…
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