CISA pledges election security support after cuts weakened state ties

CISA released its 2026 Election Infrastructure Security Plan, naming its 10 regional directors as election security advisers and offering a free threat-sharing platform to state and local election officials. The plan does not explain how the commitments square with the administration's fiscal 2027 proposal to eliminate dedicated election security funding.

• CISA's 10 regional directors named election security advisers
• Free threat-sharing platform open to all fusion centers and election officials
• FY2027 budget proposal would eliminate CISA's election security program
• Plan omits staffing numbers and funding sources