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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 16, 2025
Local Election Officials Concerned by Trump Cuts to Election Security Funding and Personnel, According to New Survey
The Brennan Center for Justice released its annual survey of local election officials. It found continued concerns for threats, intimidation and violence against poll workers, and the loss of election security funding and staff now that the Trump administration has cut federal election security grants.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Brennan Center for Justice - Key Findings - Local Election Officials Survey — July 2025
American Democracy Minute - (2023) Brennan Center Survey Shows Election Workers Concerned for Threats, Funding & Political Interference in Future Elections
American Democracy Minute - CISA Pauses All Election Security Programs for Full Review. Hint: It’s Not About Election Integrity, It’s Reprisal for Telling the Truth.
American Democracy Minute - DOGE Cuts 300 Experts From CISA’s Election Security Team and U.S. Agency Cybersecurity; Funding for State Cybersecurity Also Suspended
InfoSecurity Magazine - Trump Administration Shakes Up CISA with Staff and Funding Cuts
Groups Taking Action:
Protect Democracy, IssueOne, Election Official Legal Defense Network
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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