In a bipartisan push for stronger election security, Democratic lawmakers have urged the Department of Homeland Security to allocate additional funds to protect the upcoming 2026 midterm elections from cyber‑threats and foreign interference. The request, detailed in a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, calls for $500 million in grants for state and local election officials to upgrade voting infrastructure and conduct advanced threat monitoring. The appeal comes amid heightened concerns over disinformation campaigns and follows the death of iconic feminist journalist and activist Gloria Steinem, whose legacy of advocacy for democratic rights was highlighted in statements from both parties.
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