As feds pull back, states look inward for election security support

The report describes how states are navigating diminished federal election security support, citing CISA’s scaled-back services and the lack of new dedicated congressional funding. Officials from Arizona and West Virginia outline efforts to fill gaps through state appropriations, local partnerships, and alternative resources, with Arizona also referencing recovery from a previous cyberattack that defaced state websites. Despite federal assertions that services remain unchanged, multiple state officials report reduced communication and assistance compared to prior election cycles.