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Election Security: What Can Governments Do Now?

Government Technology: What really happened with Russia in the U.S. 2016 presidential election?

Were any votes changed as a result of hacked voter machines?

How did social media and fake news play into influencing voter decisions on candidates?

What must be done now to better protect upcoming elections?

These questions, and many similar inquiries, have been asked for the past 15 months, and some important new information has now surfaced to help in formulating judgments and hopefully gain closure. But regardless of pronouncements from leaders on the left, right and center of the political spectrum (who generally see this issue very differently), there is a growing sense of urgency for new actions to be taken regarding protections for future election security.

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