From Vendors To Parts, U.S. Election Infrastructure Widely Unregulated

The video discusses the critical need for more regulation in election security due to cyberattacks and foreign interference. It highlights the lack of oversight and transparency among election vendors, with concerns about where parts are sourced and who owns these companies. Despite some improvements since 2016, such as better security testing and background checks, the market remains largely unregulated. The Election Assistance Commission's voluntary certification program is criticized as outdated, and without federal requirements, trust in vendors is based on self-reporting. The video concludes that while some progress has been made, significant improvements are still needed.

What is a major concern regarding election vendors mentioned in the video?

• They have complete transparency in their operations.

• They only hire local employees.

• They may be linked to foreign entities.

• Their headquarters are all located in the same state.

What is one of the measures election vendors are taking to improve security?

• Hiring only family members.

• Conducting personal and criminal background checks.

• Using only local components.

• Avoiding any federal oversight.

Why is self-reporting by election vendors considered insufficient?

• It is too expensive.

• It is only done once a year.

• It does not provide enough accountability.

• It leads to complete transparency.

What role does the Election Assistance Commission play in election security?

• It offers a voluntary certification program for voting systems.

• It funds all election-related activities.

• It directly manages all election vendors.

• It provides mandatory certification for all election systems.

What was a significant change in the perception of elections after 2016?

• Elections were no longer held in November.

• Elections were designated as critical infrastructure for national security.

• Elections were managed by private companies.

• Elections were seen as purely local events.