EAC Keynote Remarks: Advancing Voter Access & Election Resiliency
U.S. Election Assistance Commission Chairman Thomas Hicks delivers keynote remarks on voter access, federal election security funding, and defending election workers.
Summary
The Role of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) serves as the primary federal agency assisting states in administering secure, accessible, and accurate elections.
Navigating the Unprecedented Challenges of the 2020 Election
Commissioner Thomas Hicks reflects on administering federal elections during a global pandemic, scaling mail-in balloting, and implementing federal cybersecurity grants.
Protecting Election Officials and Infrastructure
Hicks addresses the surge in physical threats and harassment directed at local election workers, calling for stronger federal protections and resources.
Fostering Collaboration Between Hackers and Election Administrators
The keynote emphasizes the vital role of the Voting Village and independent researchers in finding vulnerabilities before adversaries can exploit them.
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