Two congressional Democrats, Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.), have contacted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to seek clarification on the delay in federal funding for local and state election officials aimed at enhancing election security. In their letter, they requested an explanation regarding why these funds have not yet been distributed. The letter was also addressed to Nick Anderson, the acting director of the DHS.
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Democrats Request DHS Clarification on Election Security Funding Delays
Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Joe Morelle have written to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to inquire about the delay in federal funding for election security. They are seeking an explanation for why local and state election officials have not yet received these funds.
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