White House Delays US Voting Machine Security Report Before Midterms

A government report examining vulnerabilities in US voting machines has reportedly been delayed for months as the country moves closer to the November midterm elections.

The study, prepared by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, outlines security concerns linked to outdated voting systems, including software weaknesses and internet connectivity risks that experts say could potentially be exploited by hackers.

Officials familiar with the matter said the report does not present evidence of vote manipulation or election fraud. However, internal disagreements within the administration reportedly slowed approval for its public release.

Concerns Grow Over Election Infrastructure

Former intelligence officials and cybersecurity experts have warned that many states still rely on aging election systems that require urgent updates before the midterms.

The report is part of a broader federal review launched after President Donald Trump ordered agencies to examine election security and potential fraud risks. Another unpublished study reportedly found no evidence that voting machines in Puerto Rico had been hacked.

Federal agencies, including CISA, have previously stated that there was no evidence foreign actors interfered with the 2020 US presidential election.