Two Democratic legislators tasked with overseeing federal elections are demanding that the Department of Homeland Security distribute the funds designated for election security, as determined by Congress.
The Democrats question why the Trump administration has not released the approved money to protect electoral processes at the state and local levels before the midterm elections.
Congress had approved funds for this purpose, but the Homeland Security authorities have not yet distributed the funds to the states and municipalities.
The demand comes at a time of growing concerns about the security of American elections in the face of possible external interference.
