Briefing Cybersecurity Election 2016 Facts and Findings

For Immediate Release
March 20, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC -The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), which represents the nation's chief state election officials, today released facts and findings on cybersecurity and impacts of Russian involvement in the 2016 elections process. 

"As Congress examines the impact of Russian involvement in the November 2016 election, it is important to provide the clearest and most accurate public record possible regarding election cybersecurity and foreign targeting of U.S. election infrastructure," notes the briefing, which is based on unclassified documentation and evidence available to NASS.

Download: Key Facts and Findings on Cybersecurity and Foreign Targeting of the 2016 U.S. Elections

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ABOUT NASS

Founded in 1904, NASS is the oldest, nonpartisan professional organization of public officials in the U.S. Membership is open to the 50 states and all U.S. territories. NASS serves as a medium for the exchange of information between states and fosters cooperation in the development of public policy.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Kay Stimson, Dir. of Communications | 202.624.3528 |kstimson@sso.org