Understanding Election Security
No single point of access
There are 116 election jurisdictions in Missouri, each with their own voting system. That means there is no single voting system or single point of access.
Not connected to internet
Voting machines are not connected to the internet, so they can't be hacked from the internet.
Voting machine paper trail
Every single voting machine in Missouri is required to produce a paper audit trail.
Bipartisan counting of absentees
When absentee ballots are processed, they are counted by a bipartisan team.
Public testing of machines
Voting machines are publicly tested both before and after election day.
Machines are locked and sealed
Once checked for accuracy, election equipment is locked and sealed to prohibit any tampering with the equipment on election day.
Second chance voting
All voting machines in Missouri are required to give the voter a second chance to ensure the ballot is marked correctly.
Results audited by LEAs
Election results are audited by local election officials before any results are certified.
Missouri's Commitment to Election Security
In 2018, the Missouri Secretary of State's Office successfully obtained a federal grant in the amount of $7.2 million through the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). The office has laid the groundwork to spend those funds with local election authorities to improve both physical security and cyber security to further enhance the integrity of Missouri's election systems.
By law, Missouri's 116 local election authorities must canvass their respective voter rolls every two years, however the list-maintenance process goes far beyond these requirements. Election authorities receive regular reports from other state and federal agencies containing official data on eligible voters, such as voter and motor vehicle registrations, U.S. Postal Service address changes, and Social Security death records. Using these reports, our election authorities are able to keep voter rolls complete and up to date.
Knowing Election Security
Voter Pamphlet on Election Security (Election Assistance Commission)
Election Security Pamphlet
The War on Pineapple: Understanding Foreign Intelligence in 5 Steps (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
The War on Pineapple: Understanding Foreign Interference in 5 Steps
Election Security - Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Election Security - CISA
Social Media Bots Overview
Social Media Bots Overview
Election Security Video (Election Assistance Commission)
Election Security Video
Election Equipment Security Video
Qualified Voting Systems in Missouri
Qualified Voting Systems in Missouri