Washington Roundup: What's Being Done About Election Security?

David Hawkings discusses the importance of election security amid upcoming primaries, highlighting concerns about foreign interference, particularly by Russia, and the legislative measures being taken to address these issues. The conversation also touches on the partisan divide over how to handle election security, with Democrats pushing for federal measures and Republicans advocating for state control. The discussion concludes with a focus on monitoring the integrity of the voting process and ensuring voter access.

Why has election security become a significant concern in recent years?

• Due to changes in election dates

• Because of foreign interference attempts

• Due to increased voter turnout

• As a result of new voting technologies

What is one of the legislative actions taken by the House to address election security?

• Imposing sanctions on foreign entities interfering in elections

• Increasing the number of polling stations

• Mandating online voting

• Reducing the voting age

What is a key reason for the partisan divide on election security measures?

• Disagreement on the role of federal versus state control

• Different views on the importance of voter ID laws

• Varied opinions on the use of electronic voting machines

• Conflicting beliefs about the length of election campaigns

What are Democrats and Republicans primarily contesting in courts regarding elections?

• The use of paper ballots

• The ease of access to voting

• The design of voting machines

• The number of election days

What is one of the main concerns being monitored during the voting process?

• The speed of vote counting

• Evidence of voting disruptions

• The presence of foreign observers

• The accuracy of exit polls