On April 28, 2026, Larry Norden submitted testimony for inclusion in the record of the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Democratic forum titled “Defending Democracy: Protecting Elections from Executive Overreach.” Norden’s statement explains that cuts to federal support for election security, particularly to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, have created a vacuum for local election officials who relied on those resources, which included threat-intelligence briefings, cybersecurity assessments, and incident-response support. However, the statement underscores the resilience of American elections and the commitment and professionalism of local election officials. Finally, the statement makes recommendations for leaders across government, business, and civil society to fill the gap left by federal cuts.
Written Testimony on Federal Cuts to Election Security Support and the Resilience of U.S. Elections Before … by The Brennan Center for Justice
