A bipartisan coalition of Democratic lawmakers submitted a formal request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday, urging the agency to allocate a dedicated fund for election security measures ahead of the 2026 midterms. The request cites recent cyber‑intrusion attempts, disinformation campaigns, and concerns over the integrity of voting infrastructure. Lawmakers propose a $500 million budget line to bolster state and local election officials with advanced threat‑monitoring tools, rapid response teams, and public‑education initiatives. DHS officials responded that they are reviewing the request and are prepared to coordinate with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to address vulnerabilities. The push reflects growing congressional pressure to safeguard democratic processes after a series of high‑profile attacks on election systems in 2024 and 2025.
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